Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 07:23pm on 22 Mar 2025,Saturday International
Israel conducted artillery and airstrikes on southern Lebanon after intercepting rockets fired from across the border, jeopardizing a fragile ceasefire with Hezbollah. Hezbollah denied involvement, and no group claimed responsibility for the rocket launches. The Israeli military reported that six rockets were fired, with three crossing into Israel but successfully intercepted. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered military action against multiple targets in Lebanon, resulting in strikes that killed two people, including a child, and wounded eight others. The United Nations expressed concern over the escalating situation, emphasizing the importance of adhering to ceasefire obligations. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun instructed the army to maintain stability, while UNIFIL urged caution to prevent further escalation. (PC: Al Jazera & Reuters)
