Lebanon Says Israeli Strikes Kill 18 as Israel Says Four Soldiers Killed by Hezbollah

DATA & FIGURES

The Israeli military has struck 80 targets linked to Hezbollah, killing 'dozens' of its members. At least 18 people have been killed in southern Lebanon, with 33 injured and several buildings hit. The conflict has resulted in at least 3,912 people killed and 11,699 others wounded since it began. Around a million people remain displaced, while dozens of communities in the south have been completely destroyed.

THE SCENARIO

The US-Iran deal calls for an end to hostilities on all fronts, and for Lebanon's territorial integrity and sovereignty to be respected. However, Israel has said it has no intention of withdrawing its forces from Lebanon and has insisted that its conflict with Hezbollah is separate from the war on Iran. The situation remains volatile, with both sides carrying out strikes against each other, raising questions about the future of the truce between the US and Iran.

DIRECT QUOTE

"All of Lebanon must burn" — Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel's far-right National Security Minister

BBN INSIGHT

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah poses significant challenges to the stability of the region. The US-Iran deal aims to end the conflict, but its success depends on the ability of all parties to adhere to the agreement. The situation remains volatile, and any escalation could have significant consequences for the region.