Beirut: At least five people were killed in Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon early Saturday despite a ceasefire.

According to Anadolu Agency, Israeli warplanes targeted the towns of Upper Nabatiyeh, Nmeiriyeh, Choukin, Habboosh, Kfarjouz, Arabsalim, Zibdin, Sajd, Mahmoudiyeh, and Deir Zahrani, as reported by Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA). Three people were killed in an attack on the town of Arabsalim, while one person was killed in an attack in Deir Zahrani. Additionally, another individual lost their life in a drone strike targeting a motorcycle at the entrance of the town of Doueir.

The Israeli artillery shelled the area around the Nabatiyeh city center in the early morning hours. The military offensive in Lebanon has resulted in the deaths of over 3,980 people, injuries to more than 12,000 others, and the displacement of over 1 million residents since March 2, as stated by Lebanese authorities.

These latest attacks occur despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah taking effect on Friday. Furthermore, a recently announced US-Iran agreement reportedly includes provisions aimed at ending hostilities on all fronts, including in Lebanon.