Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:37am on 20 Jun 2026,Saturday International
At least five people were killed in Israeli air and drone strikes in southern Lebanon, despite a renewed ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. According to Lebanese media, the attacks targeted areas around Nabatieh, destroying homes and causing further casualties. The violence erupted only hours after a truce brokered with U.S. and Qatari involvement had come into effect. The latest escalation has raised concerns over the durability of the ceasefire and threatens wider diplomatic efforts, including stalled U.S.-Iran talks. Both sides have accused each other of violations, leaving the situation in southern Lebanon highly volatile. (PC: AP)
