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Israel kills 17 in Lebanon despite ceasefire; UN records highest firefight exchange

4 sources · 29 May 2026 · Share coverage ·

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Israel killed 17 people in Lebanon on Thursday (28), according to Lebanese authorities — 14 in the country's south and three near Beirut — despite a ceasefire in effect since April 17 between the two countries. The attacks come amid the largest escalation of ceasefire violations recorded by the UN since the truce began.

Press quotes (1)
Carta Capital

"Pelo menos 14 pessoas morreram nesta quinta-feira 28, segundo as autoridades do Líbano, em ataques israelenses no sul do país, onde Israel ampliou sua "zona de combate" contra o grupo pró-Irã Hezbollah, e outras três morreram perto de Beirute, apesar de um cessar-fogo em vigor desde 17 de abril"

The Israeli army announced it carried out a "selective attack" in Choueifat, a city near Beirut's southern suburbs considered a Hezbollah stronghold. The attack killed a woman, her young daughter and a Syrian boy, while injuring 15 people, Lebanon's Health Ministry reported. AFP correspondents reported damage to the first two floors of a residential building.

Press quotes (1)
Veja

"O exército israelense anunciou ter feito um "ataque seletivo" na região de Beirute. Segundo uma fonte militar libanesa, a ação teve como alvo um apartamento em Choueifat, cidade vizinha ao subúrbio do sul da capital, reduto do Hezbollah"

In recent days, Israel has intensified its ground and air offensive in Lebanon and declared the territory south of the Zahrani River — about 40 km from the border — a "combat zone." The escalation comes before a military meeting between Lebanon and Israel scheduled for Friday in Washington, preceding negotiations set for June 2-3.

Press quotes (1)
Carta Capital

"Israel intensificou nos últimos dias sua ofensiva terrestre e aérea no Líbano, e alertou ontem que considera o território ao sul do rio Zahrani, a cerca de 40 km da fronteira, uma "zona de combate"

1. What we know (2)

17 deaths in Thursday's attacks (14 in the south + 3 near Beirut)

3 sources Carta Capital Revista Fórum Veja

Ceasefire in effect since April 17 has been systematically violated

3 sources Carta Capital Revista Fórum Veja
2. Where coverage thins out (3)

Covered by only some sources, or where the accounts diverge.

Covered by only some sources (2)

Washington military meeting Friday precedes June 2-3 negotiations

Reported by: Carta Capital Veja
Did not cover: Revista Fórum

Territory south of Zahrani River declared 'combat zone'

Reported by: Carta Capital Veja
Did not cover: Revista Fórum

Conflicting versions (1)

Description of target in Choueifat attack

1 source — "Attack targeted 'an apartment occupied by civilians": Revista Fórum
2 sources — "Attack targeted 'an apartment' without specifying civilian occupation": Carta Capital Veja
3. What we don't know yet (3)
  • What were the specific targets of the 14 attacks in southern Lebanon that resulted in deaths?

    Why it's still unknown: Sources report only the total number of deaths in the south, without detailing specific locations or circumstances of each attack

  • What is the specific content of negotiations between US and Iran regarding inclusion of the Lebanese front in the peace agreement?

    Why it's still unknown: Sources mention only that the US is negotiating with Iran about including Lebanon in a broader agreement, without detailing proposals or positions

  • Who are the targets of the apartment attacked in Choueifat and what is their connection to Hezbollah?

    Why it's still unknown: Israel announced a 'selective attack' but sources do not identify specific targets nor confirm connections to Hezbollah

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