At least 20 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon on June 21, 2026, according to Lebanese officials. The strikes occurred just hours after a ceasefire proposal was put forward by international mediators.
The attacks targeted areas in southern Lebanon, including the town of Nabatieh, where residential buildings were hit. Lebanese health authorities confirmed the death toll and reported dozens of injuries.
The Israeli military stated that the strikes were in response to rocket fire from Lebanon into northern Israel earlier in the day. No group has claimed responsibility for the rocket attacks.
The ceasefire proposal, backed by the United Nations and the United States, had raised hopes for a de-escalation after weeks of cross-border violence. The latest strikes have cast doubt on the prospects for peace.
International leaders have condemned the violence and called for restraint. The situation remains tense, with both sides accusing each other of violating the ceasefire terms.
