Israel intensifies Lebanon strikes as ceasefire deal in doubt

Israel has intensified its military strikes in Lebanon, with hundreds of people feared dead in the attacks. The escalation comes as a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah is in doubt, and follows a previous ceasefire between Israel and Iran that is now under strain.

The strikes have drawn international concern, including an incident where Israeli occupation forces shot at a UN convoy vehicle in Lebanon. Iran has also threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz and is reportedly weighing strikes on Israeli positions in the West Bank and Lebanon after a ceasefire announcement.

The situation remains volatile, with the US and Iran truce hanging in the balance as the conflict in Lebanon flares up. The ceasefire deal, which had been a key diplomatic effort, is now uncertain as both sides continue military operations.