ISTANBUL, April 24 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- The Israeli army carried out airstrikes and artillery shelling across southern Lebanon early Friday despite a recently announced extension of a ceasefire, Anadolu Ajansi reported, citing Lebanon’s National News Agency.
Israeli warplanes struck a house in the town of Touline in the Marjayoun district at dawn, followed by artillery shelling in the area. Additional airstrikes targeted the town of Kherbet Selm, the agency said.
In the Tyre district, Israeli aircraft carried out raids on the outskirts of Majdal Zoun, while overnight strikes also hit the Rihan heights in the Jezzine area.
The attacks came hours after US President Donald Trump announced that a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon had been extended by three weeks following ambassador-level talks at the White House.
The US-brokered 10-day ceasefire, which took effect on April 16, had been set to expire on Sunday.
Since March 2, expanded Israeli attacks on Lebanon have killed more than 2,200 people and displaced over 1 million, according to Lebanese authorities.
-- BERNAMA-ANADOLU
