Israeli strikes kill 14 in Lebanon amid ongoing ceasefire

Author: bbc.comPublished on: April 27, 2026Country: Lebanon

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Israeli strikes kill 14 in Lebanon amid ongoing ceasefire

Lebanon's Ministry of Health reported that Israeli strikes killed 14 people, including two children and two women, and injured 37 others. The Israel Defense Forces warned residents of several villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate immediately, stating their lives were in danger. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the IDF is acting forcefully against Hezbollah, accusing the group of violating the ceasefire that has been in place since April 16.

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