Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill 22, Lebanese ministry says
Lebanon's health ministry said at least 22 people were killed in Israeli air strikes across southern Lebanon. The strikes came after the United States announced an extension of the Lebanon-Israel ceasefire. The Israeli military said its targets were tied to Hezbollah infrastructure.
Lebanon's health ministry said at least 22 people were killed and dozens injured in Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon. The ministry said most casualties occurred in villages around Tyre and Bint Jbeil.
The Israel Defense Forces said the targets were weapons depots and command sites linked to Hezbollah. Hezbollah said it would respond to the strikes; meanwhile the Lebanese army has stepped up coordination with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on border patrols.
The strikes came shortly after the U.S. State Department announced an extension of the Lebanon-Israel ceasefire. The office of Lebanon's prime minister said it had requested an emergency session at the UN Security Council. The European Union and Turkey called for restraint from both sides.
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