Israeli drone strike hits automobile in southern Lebanon, killing 1
JERUSALEM: An Israeli drone focused a automobile within the southern Lebanese port metropolis of Sidon on Monday, killing one particular person, within the deepest strike within the nation since a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel took impact in late November, Lebanon’s state information company mentioned. The id of the sufferer was not instantly clear.
The Israeli army didn’t instantly touch upon the assault, which comes a day earlier than the deadline for Israel’s full withdrawal from southern Lebanon beneath the ceasefire settlement that ended the 14-month conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
Footage circulating on-line confirmed a automobile engulfed in flames. The strike occurred close to a Lebanese military checkpoint and Sidon’s municipal sports activities stadium.
The unique withdrawal deadline was in late January, however beneath stress from Israel, Lebanon agreed to increase it to February 18. It stays unclear whether or not Israeli troops will full their withdrawal by Tuesday.
Because the ceasefire, Israel has continued airstrikes in southern and japanese Lebanon, saying it’s focusing on army websites containing missiles and fight gear. Israel and Lebanon have exchanged accusations of violating the ceasefire settlement.
