# Why has Israel escalated attacks in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire?

https://mins.news/en/item/23452

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-16 10:59 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/16/why-has-israel-escalated-attacks-in-southern-lebanon-despite-ceasefire?traffic_source=rss

> At least 11 people, including several children, were killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon despite a US-brokered ceasefire extension. Lebanese leaders condemned the attacks, while Israel said they responded to Hezbollah action against Israeli soldiers and targeted infrastructure and a headquarters it said belonged to the group.

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