Israeli airstrikes killed 14 people and wounded 37 in Lebanon on Sunday, April 26, according to Lebanon's health ministry. The strikes targeted areas beyond the 'buffer zone' that Israel occupied in southern Lebanon before a ceasefire that has failed to hold.
The Israeli military issued warnings for residents of seven towns to evacuate, expanding the area of operations beyond the previously occupied zone. The ceasefire, which took effect in November 2024, has been repeatedly violated by both sides, with Hezbollah launching rockets and Israel conducting airstrikes.
Lebanon's health ministry confirmed the death toll and injuries, but did not specify the exact locations of the strikes. The Israeli military said it was targeting Hezbollah positions and infrastructure, but did not provide evidence of militant activity in the areas struck.
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) called for restraint and urged all parties to adhere to the ceasefire agreement. The situation remains tense, with no immediate prospects for a diplomatic resolution.
