Four Israeli soldiers injured in drone strike as Israel bombs 15 sites in Lebanon

Four Israeli soldiers were injured in a drone strike in southern Lebanon, the army said Thursday, as Israel bombed 15 sites across the country despite an ongoing ceasefire. A military statement said a soldier sustained serious injuries and three others were lightly injured as a result of an explosive drone impact in southern Lebanon. It was not possible to independently verify whether there were casualties among Israeli forces, as Israel imposes strict censorship on the outcomes of Hezbollah's attacks.

Continued strikes

The army said it struck more than 15 sites it claimed were Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon on Wednesday. Videos released by the army and footage circulating on social media appeared to show that the targeted sites were homes and buildings. Lebanese media earlier reported that three people were killed and a fourth was wounded in Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon on Thursday.

Ceasefire violations

The fresh attacks came after at least 18 people were injured in more than 60 Israeli attacks across Lebanon on Wednesday. Despite a ceasefire announced April 17 and extended until May 17, the Israeli army continues daily strikes in Lebanon and widespread demolition of homes in dozens of villages, echoing its years-long devastation of Gaza.

Lebanese casualties

Since March 2, Israeli attacks on Lebanon have killed at least 2,715 people, wounded 8,353, and displaced more than 1.6 million, about one-fifth of the population, according to the latest official figures. Israel occupies areas in southern Lebanon, including some held for decades, and has advanced about 10 kilometers inside the southern border during the current conflict.