The Kabul Tribune (KT) — Israeli drone strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 11 people on June 2, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to de-escalate fighting, the Associated Press reported.
Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency said the victims
included a man and his two children, while additional strikes in multiple areas
killed several others.
Despite Trump’s announcement, hostilities between Israel and
Hezbollah have continued, with both sides exchanging attacks in recent days.
Hezbollah, which is backed by Iran, has launched projectiles
and drones toward Israeli forces and towns, while Israeli airstrikes have
killed dozens in Lebanon, including civilians.
The continued violence has displaced more than one million
people in Lebanon and complicated diplomatic efforts to extend a ceasefire
linked to broader regional tensions involving Iran.
Iranian media reported that Tehran has cut off communication
with mediators involved in ceasefire talks.
Meanwhile, negotiations between Israel and Lebanon resumed
in Washington, with Lebanese officials seeking a full ceasefire to prevent
further attacks.
Israeli officials have warned they will continue strikes if
Hezbollah maintains its attacks, while Lebanon’s leadership has stressed that
negotiations remain the least costly option to end the conflict.
According to the report, the ongoing fighting has killed
more than 3,400 people in Lebanon, while casualties have also been reported on
the Israeli side.
The latest escalation underscores the fragility of ceasefire
efforts and the risk of broader regional instability.
