Israeli Air Strike Wounds One in Southern Lebanon Despite Ceasefire

An Israeli air strike on the village of al-Bayyad in southern Lebanon's Tyre province wounded one person. The incident occurred on the main road near the Ali Kamal Suleiman Volunteer Center, affiliated with the al-Risala Medical Emergency Association. The wounded individual was taken to a hospital for treatment.

According to Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA), attacks have continued despite the US-brokered ceasefire. A drone also struck the town of Jebchit in Nabatieh province, while fighter jets bombed the Arid Dbeibin area in Marjayoun province. The Israeli army also detonated explosives in the Khiam plains, and artillery shelled the outskirts of Buyout al-Sayyad in Tyre province. Separate fighter jet strikes targeted the town of Qalaouiyah, while drones continued low-altitude flights over the town of Baysariyeh in Sidon province and nearby areas.

Earlier this month, Israel and Lebanon agreed to a conditional ceasefire, with Hezbollah required to fully halt attacks following US-led talks in Washington, D.C.

On Friday (June 12), amid reports of a potential US-Iran deal to end the broader Middle East conflict, Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah declared that any peace agreement between the two countries would also include Lebanon, regardless of whether the Lebanese government accepts it. Speaking at a memorial ceremony for the group's fighters in Beirut, Fadlallah criticized the Lebanese government's direct talks with Israel, which he said have brought no relief to southern Lebanon as Israeli attacks continue. He said: “We do not trust a political administration that keeps making concessions on the country, especially when no viable political alternative is offered.” Fadlallah insisted Hezbollah does not oppose diplomacy “based on strength” through indirect talks, but argued the Lebanese government is negotiating with Israel on issues it cannot resolve. He added: “For now, we have no choice but to continue resistance, steadfastness, and endurance, despite all pain, sacrifices, and costs.”

Israeli attacks on Lebanon have killed at least 3,711 people and wounded 11,483 since the conflict escalated on March 2. Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health said at least 247 children and 132 medical workers are among the dead.

Draft Deal with US Includes Lebanon: Iranian Media

Iran's Mehr news agency reported on Friday that a draft agreement between Iran and the US would provide a framework to end the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon. However, Al Jazeera's Zeina Khodr from Beirut said it remains unclear whether Lebanon would be included in any potential US-Iran deal. “The Lebanese government insists it is not part of the US-Iran talks. In President Joseph Aoun's words, Iran does not speak for Lebanon, and this is part of a struggle for sovereignty,” she said. The president has spoken with Lebanese army commanders ahead of political and security discussions with Israel in Washington on June 22. Khodr explained the two sides remain far apart, with Lebanon demanding complete Israeli withdrawal from the south. Israel's public broadcaster Kan reported the government would require Lebanon to act against Hezbollah outside the so-called “security zone” before discussing possible withdrawal.

Al Jazeera's Tohid Asadi from Tehran said: “The reality on the ground is that there are many sticking points in reaching an agreement,” listing issues such as the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, war reparations, lifting the naval blockade, abandoning sanctions, and releasing frozen Iranian assets. “We have a 14-point draft, according to multiple Iranian media reports, but the Foreign Ministry spokesperson said this is media speculation,” Asadi added. “It remains unclear whether this will lead to lasting peace or at least a brief opportunity for both sides to continue negotiations.”