Lebanon's Health Ministry reported that Israeli strikes killed five people in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, threatening the fragile ceasefire between "Israel" and Hezbollah that came into effect on November 27.

The strikes targeted the towns of Ainata, Bint Jbeil, and Beit Lif, with one person killed and another wounded in Ainata, three killed in Bint Jbeil, and one killed in Beit Lif.

The Lebanese Army has begun deploying troops alongside UN peacekeepers in the southern region, including the key border town of al-Khiam, as part of the ceasefire agreement. 

This marks the first phase of the agreement, which also requires Hezbollah to withdraw its forces north of the Litani River. Israeli forces are expected to complete their withdrawal within 60 days as of the signing of the ceasefire.

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Ceasefire tensions

The truce, implemented on November 27, aimed to end a devastating war that has claimed thousands of lives and displaced Lebanese civilians and Israeli settlers.

Within its first days, "Israel" reportedly violated the ceasefire over 100 times, prompting retaliatory strikes by Hezbollah and raising serious concerns about the agreement's durability.

Earlier today, the Lebanese Army confirmed its units deployed at five positions around al-Khiam and announced plans to clear unexploded ordnance in the area.

Meanwhile, UN peacekeepers inspecting Israeli withdrawal in Khiam reportedly found the body of a man near his home.

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