Israel launched airstrikes on Lebanon on Saturday in response to rocket fire from across the border, marking the most intense escalation since November’s ceasefire.
Lebanese officials reported at least eight deaths, including civilians, in Israeli strikes on the towns of Touline and Tyre.
The Israeli military claimed it targeted Hezbollah positions, but the group denied responsibility for the rocket attack, accusing Israel of using it as a pretext for further aggression.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam warned that the violence risked dragging the country into war.
Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi urged international powers to pressure Israel into halting its attacks.
Meanwhile, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz insisted Lebanon was accountable for any fire from its territory and ordered continued military responses.
The United Nations peacekeeping force voiced alarm over the spiraling conflict, while France and Jordan called for restraint.
With ceasefire violations mounting, fears grow that the border tensions could ignite a broader confrontation.