Israel hits Lebanon with its largest wave of airstrikes since agreeing to a ceasefire with Hezbollah, as both sides accuse each other of violations.

As tit-for-tat strikes strain a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah less than a week since it went into effect, Israel’s defense minister on Tuesday threatened to directly target the Lebanese state should the agreement fall apart.

Israeli army announced deaths of four soldiers in southern Lebanon amid ceasefire. IDF said the soldiers were killed in a suspected 'operational accident' in Labbouneh area. Lebanese army also reported fresh casualties in an alleged Israeli strike.

With the possibility of a region-wide war fading, the Palestinian militant group Hamas faces increased isolation and limited options