Israeli airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs on Sunday violated a fragile ceasefire in effect since April 17, escalating tensions as the United States and Iran edge closer to a landmark agreement to end hostilities. The Israeli military targeted the Dahiyeh district, a Hezbollah stronghold, just hours after National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich demanded immediate retaliation for alleged drone incursions from Lebanon. The strikes occurred despite a ceasefire brokered under U.S. auspices, raising fears that the fragile truce could collapse entirely.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the attacks, stating they took place “despite a ceasefire and at a time when the United States and Iran are expected to reach an agreement to end hostilities.” The strikes also drew sharp criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump, who called the timing “ill-timed” amid nearing peace talks. Iranian officials, including top security adviser Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, warned that a response was forthcoming, declaring that violations of Tehran’s “red lines” would not be tolerated.

Within Israel, hardline ministers intensified pressure for further military action. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich reiterated his demand that ten buildings in Beirut’s Dahiyeh district be destroyed for every rocket fired from Lebanon, arguing that Hezbollah must not exploit ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations to attack northern Israel. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir joined the call for renewed airstrikes on southern Beirut, citing alleged ceasefire violations by Hezbollah. The Israeli army reported fresh drone attacks from Lebanon, further straining the already tenuous truce.

The escalation comes as Lebanon’s civilian population grapples with the human cost of prolonged conflict. Doctors and psychologists in Beirut report worsening trauma among residents, with successive ceasefires failing to halt sporadic bombardments and the constant threat of drones.

Analysts warn that the Israeli strikes risk derailing U.S.-led efforts to stabilize the region. A U.S. diplomat, Alan Eyre, cautioned that despite announcements of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, no formal deal has been finalized, leaving the situation precarious. With both sides digging in, the prospect of a broader conflict looms large, even as diplomatic channels remain open.

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