An Israeli airstrike targeted areas in southern Lebanon on Thursday, killing one person and wounding several others, despite the declared ceasefire.

Why it matters:

The attack marks another violation of the ceasefire agreement brokered by the U.S., underscoring escalating tensions between Israel and Lebanon amid growing fears of a wider conflict.

What's Happening:

According to Al Mayadeen, the Israeli regime's warplanes bombed the Manshara Khashab area between Tura and Al-Abbasiyah in southern Lebanon. The strike resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries.

Background:

A day earlier, an Israeli drone attacked a building in Wati Al-Khiam, while another targeted Burj Rahal in the Tyre district, reportedly hitting a vehicle. Israel also carried out an airstrike on Kafr Kila in the same region.

What they’re saying:

Lebanese media outlets report that the intensity of Israeli air and drone strikes on southern Lebanon has increased in recent days.

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