ISTANBUL 

One person was killed and four others injured in an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon on Monday, in the latest violation of a fragile ceasefire agreement, the Health Ministry said.

A ministry statement said fighter jets hit the town of Khiam in the Marjayoun district, causing the casualties.

There was no immediate comment from the Israeli army on the attack.

Israel launched a military offensive in Lebanon on Oct. 8, 2023, which escalated into a full-scale war by September 2024, killing more than 4,000 people and injuring around 17,000.

A ceasefire was reached in November, but Israeli forces have conducted near-daily attacks in southern Lebanon, claiming to target activities of the Lebanese Hezbollah group.

Under the truce, Israel was supposed to fully withdraw from southern Lebanon by Jan. 26, but the deadline was extended to Feb. 18 after Tel Aviv refused to comply. Israel still maintains a military presence at five border outposts.