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Israel and Hezbollah continue strikes despite ceasefire agreement

Israel and Hezbollah have continued strikes despite a reported ceasefire agreement. At least 20 people have reportedly been killed in Israeli air strikes. The Israeli military said Hezbollah had fired at its troops in southern Lebanon.

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BBC Middle East1 h ago

Israel and Hezbollah have continued exchanging strikes despite a reported ceasefire agreement.

At least 20 people have reportedly been killed in Israeli air strikes. The Israeli military, for its part, said Hezbollah had fired at its troops in southern Lebanon.

The mutual accusations show the ceasefire remains fragile. International actors have urged restraint, while concerns are growing over the safety of civilians in the border region. The course of events is being closely watched.

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