Israel strikes Hezbollah strongholds after rejecting Lebanon ceasefire

Israel struck Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon, including south Beirut and Nabatiyeh, killing at least five people. PM Netanyahu rejected ceasefire calls, demanding a buffer zone along the Israel-Lebanon border. The conflict has displaced 690,000 in Lebanon and killed over 1,300. Meanwhile, Gaza faces severe humanitarian aid restrictions amid ongoing Israeli operations, with the death toll reaching 42,409, mostly civilians.READ FULL