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Israel-Hezbollah Clashes Persist Despite Ceasefire Extension with Lebanon

Israeli forces and Hezbollah fighters continued exchanging attacks on Friday despite a three-week ceasefire extension between Israel and Lebanon. Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed at least six people, while Hezbollah targeted an Israeli armored vehicle in retaliation for home destructions. US President Donald Trump announced the extension after talks with senior officials from both sides, expressing hope for peace. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hezbollah of trying to sabotage the truce and emphasized cooperation with the US against Iran.

Key Points: Israel-Hezbollah Strikes Continue Amid Ceasefire

  • Israeli forces strike Hezbollah rocket launchers in southern Lebanon
  • Six killed in Israeli airstrikes, Lebanese Health Ministry reports
  • Hezbollah retaliates by targeting Israeli armored vehicle
  • Trump announces three-week ceasefire extension after talks with both sides
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Israel and Hezbollah exchange strikes despite ceasefire extension with Lebanon

Israel and Hezbollah exchange attacks despite a three-week ceasefire extension between Israel and Lebanon, with six dead in southern Lebanon.

"They've agreed to an additional three weeks of, I guess, no firing -- ceasefire -- no more firing. - Donald Trump"

Tel Aviv, April 25

Israeli forces and Hezbollah fighters continued exchanging attacks on Friday, a day after the announcement of a three-week extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, CNN reported.

The Israel Defence Forces said it carried out strikes on Hezbollah rocket launchers in the southern Lebanese towns of Yater and Kafra, stating that they posed a threat to its troops and Israeli civilians.

Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon left at least six people dead and two others injured, the Lebanese Ministry of Health said, as cited by CNN.

Hezbollah, meanwhile, said it had targeted an Israeli armoured personnel carrier in the southern Lebanese town of Ramyah.

In a statement, the group said the attack was carried out in retaliation for Israel's destruction of homes in southern Lebanon, which it described as a violation of the ceasefire.

A day earlier, US President Donald Trump said that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire by an additional three weeks, following talks with senior officials from both sides.

Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said, "We had a great meeting with the very high officials of Lebanon and the very high officials of Israel, and I think that the president of Lebanon and the prime minister of Israel, over the next couple of weeks, will be coming here."

"They've agreed to an additional three weeks of, I guess, no firing -- ceasefire -- no more firing. Let's see. We hope that happens. It's not going to happen between them, but we still have Hezbollah to think about," he said.

After the three-week truce was announced, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that while the process has begun to achieve "historic peace" between Israel and Lebanon, he accused Hezbollah of trying to sabotage the situation.

The Israeli Prime Minister also said that he held a conversation with US President Donald Trump, who continues to apply "strong pressure" on Iran and that full cooperation continues between Israel and the United States.

He made the remarks in Hebrew, which were shared by the Prime Minister's Office.

- ANI

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Priya S
Another day, another violation. The civilians in southern Lebanon are caught in the crossfire yet again. Six dead is not just a number; it represents families shattered. Both sides need to step back and think about the human cost. India knows this pain too well from our own history of conflict. 😔
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Vikram M
Trump's involvement is interesting. He brings a transactional approach to diplomacy, but let's be real—Israel and Hezbollah have deep ideological roots that won't be resolved by a three-week ceasefire. India has to tread carefully here; our growing ties with Israel don't mean we ignore the Palestinian cause. Global politics is a tightrope walk.
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Ananya R
Hezbollah says they retaliated because Israel destroyed homes in southern Lebanon. That's a legitimate grievance, but tit-for-tat attacks only escalate. Both sides need to learn from India's approach: we've had cross-border tensions for decades, yet we still talk. Silence the guns first, then talk peace. 🙏
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Rohit P
Looks like Netanyahu is using the ceasefire as a PR move to show 'progress,' but his comments about Hezbollah sabotaging it are predictable. The US putting pressure on Iran is the real subtext here. India has to balance our energy needs from the Gulf with our strategic partnership with Israel. Tricky waters ahead. 🧐
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James A
From the outside, it looks like a vicious cycle. Israel strikes, Hezbollah retaliates, and civilians pay the price. CNN's report highlights the disconnect between the ceasefire agreement and on-ground reality. As someone who's followed Middle East politics for years, I just feel

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