An Israeli drone strike in Sidon, southern Lebanon, killed one person on Monday, marking the deepest attack since the ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel in November. The strike, near a Lebanese army checkpoint, occurred a day before the deadline for Israel’s full withdrawal from southern Lebanon. Despite the ceasefire, Israel has continued airstrikes on suspected military sites, and both nations have accused each other of violating the agreement.
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