Casualties Reported in Israeli Strikes on Southern Lebanon Amid Ceasefire

Recent Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon have resulted in at least five fatalities, according to local media reports. This escalation occurred shortly after a ceasefire was brokered between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group. The strikes targeted residential areas in Nabatieh, causing significant destruction. As tensions rise, the situation remains critical, prompting concerns over the fragile peace established just hours prior. Read on for more details about the ongoing conflict and its implications.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 20, 2026, 11:37 IST

Israeli Air Strikes Result in Fatalities

On Saturday, Lebanese state media reported that Israeli air strikes and drone operations in southern Lebanon resulted in the deaths of at least five individuals. This news emerged shortly after a ceasefire was established between Israel and the Hezbollah group, which is supported by Iran. The state news agency NNA detailed that Israeli aircraft and drones executed multiple strikes in the Nabatieh region overnight and into the early hours of Saturday, leading to the destruction of residential structures. Additionally, Israeli artillery targeted Nabatieh and its surrounding areas before dawn. A US official confirmed that the ceasefire was agreed upon on Friday, following a surge in hostilities in Lebanon.