Fighting flares in Lebanon: 18 die in strikes, Israel says soldiers killed
Intense fighting has erupted in southern Lebanon, resulting in significant casualties on both sides. Israel reported four soldiers killed, including Lieutenant Colonel Dor Gedalia Ben Simhon, and several others injured. Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health stated that 18 people died and 33 were wounded in Israeli airstrikes across at least 10 villages. These escalations occur shortly after a US-Iran agreement aimed at halting the wider Middle East conflict, raising concerns about its immediate strain. AI
