[ "On the night of Monday 24 May, the Israeli Defence Forces launched a sweeping offensive across southern and eastern Lebanon, striking more than 100 Hezbollah sites overnight. The attack, which was the heaviest bombardment since the ceasefire that began on 17 April, claimed the lives of 11 civilians in the village of Mashghara in the Bekaa Valley—two of whom were children.", "", "According to the Lebanese Health Ministry, rescuers pulled the bodies of one woman and two children from the rubble of homes that were destroyed by the strikes. Fifteen other residents were wounded. Meanwhile, Hezbollah has been escalating missile and drone attacks on communities in northern Israel and Israeli troops stationed in southern Lebanon, further fueling the cycle of violence.", "", "Israel’s announcement of intensified strikes was tied directly to a statement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In a video message, he said Israel had received a “clear instruction to press the pedal even harder” in targeting Hezbollah, promising a crushing blow to the group. The declaration triggered panic in Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut’s southern suburbs, as residents hurriedly fled the streets fearing a retaliatory strike.", "", "The Israeli military released aerial footage of Mashghara, claiming it showed attacks on “Hezbollah infrastructure sites where terrorist activity was identified.” It added that the terrorists were eliminated during the strike. Late Monday, the Israeli army further announced evacuation orders across Lebanon, citing repeated violations of the ceasefire, which it says has left Israeli forces with no alternative but to act.", "", "Leaders on both sides have disputed the extent of the violation. Hezbollah accused Israel of violating the ceasefire by striking three barracks and a military post in northern Israel, citing the Israeli soldier killed on Sunday in southern Lebanon—bringing the Israeli casualty count from Hezbollah attacks to 23 soldiers and one civilian contractor. The Lebanese health ministry reports that Israeli strikes in the same period have killed at least 3,185 people.", "", "The escalating conflict threatens to derail ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve the fighting that began on 2 March between Israel, Hezbollah, and their supporters. As the violence intensifies, the Libyan and local communities bear the brunt of the humanitarian toll: destruction of homes, loss of life, and the looming need for relief and reconstruction.", "", "The 11 deaths in Mashghara underscore how the ceasefire continues to falter and highlight the urgent need for renewed dialogue. For communities on the front lines, every new strike offers only renewed grief and a stark reminder of the cost of endless conflict.", "" ]