Israeli airstrikes kill 13 in southern Lebanon as ceasefire remains fragile
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May 2, 2026

Israeli airstrikes kill 13 in southern Lebanon as ceasefire remains fragile

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Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 13 people on Sunday, according to Lebanese health officials. The strikes hit several places and were among the deadliest since a ceasefire was agreed. The Israeli military said it was answering recent actions that broke the ceasefire and that it targeted armed groups and important sites.

Lebanese officials and Hezbollah said Israel has broken the agreement many times. They also reported that Israeli aircraft often enter Lebanese airspace. Both sides have complained to the international committee responsible for overseeing the ceasefire.

The violence has made it hard for many people to return home. The new attacks have increased fear and uncertainty in the area. International observers warn that if the truce fails, fighting could start again and cause more problems for people living there.

Vocabulary

6 words
Accent
airstrikesN/ˈeəˌstraɪks/

attacks by military aircraft dropping bombs

ceasefireN/ˈsiːsˌfaɪə/

an agreement to stop fighting temporarily

officialsN/əˈfɪʃ.əlz/

people with authority in government or organisations

agreementN/əˈɡriːmənt/

a formal arrangement between two sides

overseeingN/ˌəʊvəˈsiːɪŋ/

watching or controlling an activity or process

uncertaintyN/ʌnˈsɜːt(ə)nti/

not knowing what will happen; doubt

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Israeli airstrikes kill 13 in southern Lebanon as ceasefire remains fragile

May 2, 2026~1 min read
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B1 Pre-Intermediate
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Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 13 people on Sunday, according to Lebanese health officials. The strikes hit several places and were among the deadliest since a ceasefire was agreed. The Israeli military said it was answering recent actions that broke the ceasefire and that it targeted armed groups and important sites.

Lebanese officials and Hezbollah said Israel has broken the agreement many times. They also reported that Israeli aircraft often enter Lebanese airspace. Both sides have complained to the international committee responsible for overseeing the ceasefire.

The violence has made it hard for many people to return home. The new attacks have increased fear and uncertainty in the area. International observers warn that if the truce fails, fighting could start again and cause more problems for people living there.

Vocabulary

6 words
Accent
airstrikesN/ˈeəˌstraɪks/

attacks by military aircraft dropping bombs

ceasefireN/ˈsiːsˌfaɪə/

an agreement to stop fighting temporarily

officialsN/əˈfɪʃ.əlz/

people with authority in government or organisations

agreementN/əˈɡriːmənt/

a formal arrangement between two sides

overseeingN/ˌəʊvəˈsiːɪŋ/

watching or controlling an activity or process

uncertaintyN/ʌnˈsɜːt(ə)nti/

not knowing what will happen; doubt

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About 8 minutes · 5 activities

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9 questions
Question 1 of 9
1 / 9

How many people were killed in the Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Sunday?

Choose an answer to continue

Great for IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, IB, A-Level and everyday English speaking practice.

Speaking Tasks

5 questions