Eight Killed as Israeli Airstrikes Hit South Lebanon Despite Ceasefire

Early Wednesday morning, April 29, 2026, a devastating airstrike struck the town of Hanin, resulting in several residential buildings being leveled to the ground. According to Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA), Israeli forces have not only targeted Hanin but have also repeatedly struck the city of Naqoura since Tuesday night, with witnesses reporting the sound of powerful explosions throughout the night.

Simultaneously, Israeli troops engaged in heavy gunfire alongside airstrikes in the town of Khiam. Reports from CNN confirmed that at least eight people were killed in these various attacks across South Lebanon on Tuesday, a figure verified by Lebanese official sources. The intensity of clashes in the border regions has surged abnormally over the past few days, leaving the situation extremely volatile.

According to Al Jazeera, the Israeli military has maintained its operations despite international calls for restraint and the established terms of the ceasefire. This continued aggression has sparked a new wave of panic among civilians living in border areas. Analysts suggest that if this cycle of retaliatory strikes continues, restoring long-term stability to the region will become increasingly difficult as diplomatic efforts struggle to hold.