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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Saturday accused Israel of undermining diplomatic efforts to stabilize the country after the latest deadly strikes on Hezbollah positions.<\/p>\n
Lebanon\u2019s Health Ministry said 10 people were killed in Friday evening\u2019s attacks and 24 injured, including three children.<\/p>\n
Hezbollah said eight of its members and an Ethiopian domestic worker were among the dead.<\/p>\n
The Israeli military said Saturday it had killed several Hezbollah members responsible for rocket fire, claiming the Iranian-backed group had recently been planning attacks on Israel.<\/p>\n
According to the army, the targets were command centres in eastern Lebanon.<\/p>\n
Eyewitnesses said the struck buildings were completely destroyed and nearby houses damaged. Civilians were reportedly injured by flying glass.<\/p>\n
Among the dead Hezbollah members was a high ranking military officer, who was identified by Hezbollah as Hussein Yaghi. Funerals were set to take place in the Bekaa Governorate in eastern Lebanon later on Saturday.<\/p>\n
President Aoun called on international partners to pressure Israel to halt the attacks and prevent further regional escalation.<\/p>\n
Under US sponsorship, Israel and Lebanon recently held talks aimed at reinforcing the ceasefire and advancing toward a lasting peace. The two countries remain officially at war.<\/p>\n
The latest conflict ended with a ceasefire in late 2024 that included the phased disarmament of Hezbollah.<\/p>\n
A key deadline expired at the end of last year, however, and the group has so far refused to disarm.<\/p>\n
Tensions have since risen, with both sides accusing each other of violations. Israel alleges Hezbollah is rearming and has continued near-daily strikes in Lebanon, causing casualties.<\/p>\n
The Israeli military, in a statement released on Saturday, said it remains committed to the ceasefire agreement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n