AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCeasefire in name only: With Israel–Lebanon direct talks in Washington entering day two, Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least nine and wounded dozens, including attacks on areas in Tyre and Nabatieh and evacuation warnings for multiple towns. Health workers under fire: Lebanon’s Health Ministry accused the IDF of deliberately targeting medics during May 11 airstrikes, saying two health workers were among 51 killed; UN reporting earlier flagged repeated attacks on medical staff and facilities. Talks vs. escalation: Reuters says the first day was “productive and positive,” but fighting continued and Hezbollah reported drone and rocket attacks on Israeli troops and equipment. Political pressure grows: Nearly 200 former Canadian diplomats urged Ottawa to impose “robust” sanctions on Israel, citing settlement expansion plans and high civilian death tolls in Lebanon. Humanitarian strain: UNICEF reported at least 59 children killed or injured in Lebanon in the past week despite the truce. Regional context: Armenia approved humanitarian aid to Lebanon as the crisis deepens.
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