Israel strikes southern Lebanon despite Trump’s effort to shore up ceasefire Israeli warplanes launched dozens of strikes across southern Lebanon, with the military issuing an evacuation warning for Nabatiyeh, accusing Hezbollah of ceasefire violations. This occurred despite US President Donald Trump stating he had brokered an agreement for all shooting to stop between Israel and Hezbollah. The conflict intensified recently, with Israeli troops deep in southern Lebanon and Hezbollah responding with deeper rocket attacks into northern Israel.

• Israel conducted dozens of airstrikes in southern Lebanon, despite US President Donald Trump claiming to have brokered a ceasefire.
• The Israeli military issued an evacuation warning for Nabatiyeh, accusing Hezbollah of violating the ceasefire.
• Hezbollah stated it attacked Israeli troops who have entered Lebanon, while Israel reported intercepting projectiles from Lebanon.
• Recent fighting has seen Israeli troops reach Beaufort Castle and Hezbollah respond with deeper rocket attacks into Israel.
• The conflict began on March 2nd with Hezbollah rockets retaliating for the killing of Iran’s supreme leader.
• Reports differ on Trump’s conversation with Netanyahu, with some suggesting he called the Israeli prime minister ‘fucking crazy’ for risking peace talks with Iran.