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Iran-US peace deal under threat? Israel launches strikes at Lebanon despite ceasefire, killing 5
Published 20 June 2026 ยท world
A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah shattered Saturday as fresh Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon reportedly killed five, including a soldier and two children
A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah shattered Saturday as fresh Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon reportedly killed five, including a soldier and two children. This escalation, less than 24 hours after a US-Qatar brokered truce, raises serious doubts about the broader Iran-US peace framework. Both sides accuse each other of violations, with Israel vowing to continue operations to protect its civilians, while Hezbollah insists on defending its land.
Published: June 20, 2026 โข 3:05 PM IST ยท Updated: June 20, 2026 โข 3:32 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah shattered Saturday as fresh Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon reportedly killed five, including a soldier and two children.
This escalation, less than 24 hours after a US-Qatar brokered truce, raises serious doubts about the broader Iran-US peace framework.
Both sides accuse each other of violations, with Israel vowing to continue operations to protect its civilians, while Hezbollah insists on defending its land.