Israeli strike kills 4 in south Lebanon

On July 6, 2026, an Israeli drone strike on a car in Nabatieh al-Fawqa, southern Lebanon, killed four people, including three women, according to Lebanon's Lebanon — National News Agency. The victims were a school principal, her mother, a foreign domestic worker, and a Syrian worker. Israel stated it targeted four suspects posing a threat near its occupied zone. The strike occurred despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah that began June 21, 2026, as part of a US-Iran agreement. Both sides accuse each other of violations. Hezbollah has rejected the US-backed framework agreement for a permanent end to hostilities, which calls for its disarmament and Israeli withdrawal. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Israeli occupation prevents army deployment, while Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said forces will stay as needed. The conflict since March 2 has killed about 4,300 in Lebanon and displaced over one million, with 640,000 returning since June 22.