Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon kill three despite US-Iran deal

Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon have resulted in at least three deaths, according to Lebanese state media. These strikes occurred despite a US-Iran interim agreement that reportedly calls for a cessation of military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon. On Thursday, an Israeli drone attack near Kfar Tebnit killed two people, and a separate strike in Zabadin claimed one life. Another drone strike in Beit Yahoun wounded two individuals. The attacks come as Israel faces pressure to halt its operations and withdraw forces from Lebanon as part of the US-Iran agreement. However, Israel's military has released a map indicating its forces are positioned about 10km into Lebanese territory, potentially violating a 2022 maritime agreement concerning Lebanon's gas project.

Israel conducted new airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, targeting the Nabatieh al-Fawqa area and the outskirts of Kfar Tebnit, according to Lebanon's National News Agency. These strikes occurred despite US President Donald Trump's criticism on Tuesday, where he urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be "more responsible" regarding Lebanon and stated that Israel had been fighting Hezbollah for "too long." The Israeli military has previously stated its targets are the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah. Both Israel and Hezbollah have exchanged attacks since a US-Iran agreement, which mediator Pakistan says includes Lebanon, was announced. An earlier Israeli airstrike on Beirut in response to a Hezbollah rocket attack had also put pressure on finalizing this deal.