Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:05pm on 13 Apr 2026,Monday International
Israel intensified airstrikes in southern Lebanon as Hezbollah continued rocket attacks, with over 2,055 killed in Lebanon and casualties reported in Israel since early March. Fighting persists despite a US-Iran ceasefire, which Israel says does not apply. Talks involving US, Lebanese, and Israeli officials are set in Washington, though Hezbollah has rejected the initiative. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed operations will continue, citing a security buffer zone. Civilian casualties, including children and aid workers, and displacement exceeding 1.2 million highlight a worsening humanitarian crisis amid escalating violence and uncertain diplomatic prospects. (PC: BBC)
