Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the southern Lebanese village of Habbouch on May 1, 2026. Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 17 people on April 30, 2026, the Health Ministry announced, despite the ceasefire that has been in effect since April 17. Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war on March 2 when Tehran-backed militant group Hezbollah launched attacks on Israel to avenge the killing of the Iranian leader. Israel has responded with broad strikes across Lebanon and a ground offensive. (Photo by Abbas FAKIH / AFP via Getty Images) ***BESTPIX***