Israeli drones and artillery strike southern Lebanon despite extended ceasefire
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Israeli forces struck multiple towns in southern Lebanon with drones and artillery on Monday, even as US-brokered ceasefire talks continued in Rome. The attacks, which hit Ruweis, Meşa, Hadassa and Ayta al-Cebel, occurred despite an extended ceasefire and a June 26 framework agreement.
Monday's Attacks
On Monday afternoon, Israeli drones struck the Ruweis neighborhood in Upper Nabatieh twice. The Israeli army also set off large explosions in the Meşa area between Mansuri and Mecdel Zun and in Hadassa, Bint Jbeil district. Israeli artillery shelled the outskirts of Ayta al-Cebel and Hadassa, according to Lebanon's National News Agency.
Ceasefire Extensions
The US brokered a 10-day ceasefire that took effect on April 17, 2026. President Trump extended it by three weeks on April 24, and a further 45-day extension was agreed on May 17 after the third round of talks. A framework agreement was signed on June 26 in Washington. The seventh round of negotiations is now underway in Rome.
Human Toll
Since Israel launched its operation on March 2, 2026, strikes have killed 4,332 people and displaced over 1 million, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry. The daily attacks continue to add to the death toll, which has risen steadily since the ceasefire was first declared.
What's Next
The seventh round of US-mediated talks is set to continue in Rome on Tuesday. It remains unclear whether the latest strikes will derail the ceasefire, which has been repeatedly violated since it came into effect.
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Israeli drones and artillery strike southern Lebanon despite extended ceasefire
