DATA & FIGURES
The Israeli air strikes overnight into Friday killed 47 people, including women and children, and wounded 97, according to Lebanon's health ministry. The health ministry also reported that 9 people were killed in Harouf, 7 in Haboush, and 6 in al-Duweir, including a child. The conflict has resulted in the deaths of more than 3,900 people, including women and children, and more than 11,600 others wounded since the latest conflict began.
THE SCENARIO
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is part of a larger geopolitical context, with the US and Iran also involved. The US official's announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah comes after concerns that continued clashes would undermine the deal to end the war between the US and Iran.
DIRECT QUOTE
"The project to eliminate Hezbollah has failed, and the Israelis will withdraw from every last inch of our land." — Sheikh Naim Qassem, Secretary General, Hezbollah
BBN INSIGHT
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is a complex issue, with multiple parties involved and different interests at play. The US official's announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah is a positive development, but it remains to be seen whether the agreement will hold.