Israeli killings in Lebanon rise: Is even the pretence of a ceasefire over?

"Israel and Hezbollah have increased their attacks on each other in recent days, despite a ceasefire officially in place. The ceasefire in Lebanon that started on April 16 is increasingly coming under strain, with both Israel and Hezbollah ramping up attacks against each other. The ceasefire began after six weeks of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. But the following day, Lebanon's army reported several violations by Israeli forces. Since then, both Israel and Hezbollah have continued attacks."

"Since Israel began its war on Lebanon on March 2, at least 2,846 people have been killed and more than a million displaced. Israel's offensive has included a major ground invasion and the occupation of southern Lebanon. On Sunday, the Lebanese Health Ministry said Israeli attacks across the country had killed 51 people, including two medical workers. The Israeli enemy continues to violate international laws and humanitarian norms, adding more crimes against paramedics, as it directly targeted two points of the Health Authority in Qalawiya and Tibnin, Bint Jbeil district, in two raids, the ministry said."

"Since Israel's war on Lebanon began on March 2, the United Nations says at least 103 Lebanese medical workers have been killed and 230 injured in more than 130 Israeli strikes. We're under threat every second, every day, Ali Safiuddin, the head of the Lebanese Civil Defence in Tyre in southern Lebanon, told Al Jazeera on Sunday. We ask ourselves if we're going to survive or if we're going to die, we know we've already given up our lives by working here. We've lost so many people and it feels like we're already gone as well."

Israel and Hezbollah have increased attacks against each other despite a ceasefire in Lebanon that began April 16. The ceasefire followed six weeks of fighting, but Lebanon’s army reported Israeli violations the day after it started. Since then, both sides have continued attacks. Israel’s war on Lebanon, which began March 2, has caused at least 2,846 deaths and more than a million displaced people. Israeli strikes have killed civilians across Lebanon, including medical workers, and have targeted health authority points in Qalawiya and Tibnin. The United Nations reports at least 103 Lebanese medical workers killed and 230 injured in more than 130 Israeli strikes, while civil defence personnel describe constant threat and fear of survival.

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