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Escalating clashes between Israel and Hezbollah despite ceasefire

On May 6, 2026, an Israeli strike in the Bekaa Valley killed four people, including two women and an elderly man, following an evacuation warning for 12 villages. Lebanese officials identified one of the deceased as a local mayor. These events occurred amid ongoing hostilities between Israeli forces and Hezbollah, despite a ceasefire that has been theoretically in effect since April 17. The Israeli military stated it is targeting Hezbollah infrastructure to prevent imminent attacks, while Hezbollah continues to retaliate with rocket and drone fire. Tensions have also flared over the damage to religious buildings in Yaroun, which the Israeli military described as collateral damage during operations against militant infrastructure. International reports indicate that thousands have been displaced and casualties continue to rise in the southern region. The United States has reaffirmed that the ceasefire agreement remains in effect, regardless of broader regional tensions with Iran. Both sides continue to accuse each other of violating the terms of the truce.

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