Anger in Lebanon as Israel launches deadly strikes despite diplomatic drive
Ceasefire with Israel brings respite to Lebanon, but obstacles to peace remain
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Despite a diplomatic push for direct talks in Washington, Israel has launched deadly strikes on towns across southern Lebanon. The attacks on Wednesday killed at least 13 people, according to Lebanon's National News Agency, including a family of four in Jbaa. Strikes also hit areas south of Beirut, targeting vehicles in Saadiyat and Jiyeh. The escalation occurred one day after Lebanese and Israeli envoys met in the US for the first direct talks in decades. The strikes have prompted anger in Lebanon, with some criticizing the government's engagement with Israel while attacks continue and questioning why the November 2024 ceasefire has not been implemented.
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AI-ExtractedThe meeting between Lebanese and Israeli envoys was hosted by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Negotiating ‘with the enemy is wrong’.
Israel and Lebanon held direct talks for the first time in decades.
Israel launched deadly strikes on towns across southern Lebanon.
Wednesday’s attacks killed at least 13 people.
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