16 killed in Israeli strikes on S. Lebanon despite ceasefire

Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 16 people, according to local authorities, despite reports of a renewed ceasefire aimed at ending persistent violence. Lebanon's civil defense agency reported transporting 16 dead and 12 wounded to hospitals, with attacks targeting the Nabatieh district since early morning. The outbreak of fighting between Hezbollah and Israel has also forced mediators to cancel US-Iran talks in Switzerland, underscoring the regional fallout. The escalation threatens the fragile US-Iran agreement and ongoing diplomatic efforts.