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Israeli Strikes Kill 8 in Southern Lebanon, Undermining Trump-Brokered De-escalation

02 June 2026 05:00

Israeli drone strikes on southern Lebanon killed eight people, including a father and his two children, a day after President Trump announced a de-escalation agreement between Israel and Hezbollah. The attacks highlight the ongoing violence despite diplomatic efforts.

- Israeli drone strikes killed eight in southern Lebanon, including a dentist and his two children. - Hezbollah continued launching projectiles and drones toward Israeli forces and civilians.

- Trump announced a de-escalation deal, but both sides maintained the same intensity of attacks. - A second round of ceasefire talks between Israel and Lebanon is scheduled in Washington.

The fighting has killed over 3,400 in Lebanon and displaced more than 1 million people, with at least 27 Israeli soldiers killed.

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