politics
May 3, 2026
RT crew films Israel striking Lebanon despite US-mediated truce (VIDEO)
Israel continues strikes in southern Lebanon, with RT’s Ali Rida Sbeity reporting on attacks in the Tyre District
TL;DR
- An RT crew filmed an Israeli airstrike in Habboush, southern Lebanon, on May 1, 2026.
- The strike killed six people, including a woman and a child, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry.
- This happened despite a US-mediated ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel declared on April 16.
- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated there is "no ceasefire" with Hezbollah and reserved the right to defend itself.
- Hezbollah boycotted truce negotiations and demands Israeli troop withdrawal.
- An Israeli soldier was killed and three wounded in a Hezbollah drone attack on Thursday.
- Over 2,600 people have been killed in Lebanon since March 2, with around 1.2 million displaced.
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