Israel, Hezbollah continue attacks despite extension of ceasefire with Lebanon

Tel Aviv: A day earlier, a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon was announced, extending it for three weeks. Despite this, fighting between the Israeli army and Hezbollah continues. The Israel Defense Forces said they launched rocket attacks on Hezbollah positions in the southern Lebanese cities of Yater and Kafra. 

What did Israel say?

The Israel Defense Forces said they carried out rocket attacks on Hezbollah positions in the southern Lebanese cities of Yater and Kafra.

Israel alleges that Hezbollah fighters continue to pose a threat to Israeli soldiers and civilians. 

How many people were killed in attack?

Lebanon's Health Ministry said at least six people were killed and two others injured in Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon. 

Meanwhile, Hezbollah said it targeted an Israeli armored vehicle in the southern Lebanese city of Ramyah. Hezbollah alleged that the Israeli army was targeted in retaliation for Israeli soldiers destroying some houses in southern Lebanon. 

Who announced of ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon?

Just a day earlier, US President Donald Trump had announced that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to extend the ceasefire for three weeks.

Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said, "We had a great meeting with the very high officials of Lebanon and the very high officials of Israel, and I think that the president of Lebanon and the prime minister of Israel, over the next couple of weeks, will be coming here."

"They've agreed to an additional three weeks of, I guess, no firing -- ceasefire -- no more firing. Let's see. We hope that happens. It's not going to happen between them, but we still have Hezbollah to think about," Donald Trump said.