FTS 10:30 16-05: Israel kills 6 in Lebanon after ceasefire extension announcement

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00:09Israel killed six people in targeted attacks against medical facilities in southern Lebanon,

00:14just hours after the announcement of a 45-day ceasefire extension.

00:26Following an Israeli attack against a residential building

00:29that killed eight Palestinians.

00:31The death toll in Gaza in the past 24 hours rises to 13 with 57 injured.

00:40The Costa-African government has escalated its trade dispute with Panama to the diplomatic

00:45level over restrictions affecting the export of domestic agricultural products.

00:56Hello and welcome to From the South.

00:58I'm Sofia Fernanda from the Telesur Studios in Caracas, Venezuela.

01:02We'll begin with the news.

01:03Stay with us.

01:21Just hours after a 45-day ceasefire extension with Israel was announced, Lebanon well-controlled

01:27the news amid fresh Tel Aviv attacks targeting medical facilities that killed six, including

01:32three paramedics, and left dozens injured.

01:35According to the Emergency Operations Center for the Ministry of Public Health, an Israeli

01:40air strike on the Islamic Health Authority Civil Defense Center in Haruf, Navadia District,

01:44resulted in six people killed and 22 injured.

01:47The ministry photo stated that another attack on the primary health care center indeed struck

01:52a medical facility and resulted in 17 injuries, including paramedics.

01:57These are the latest human rights violations committed in southern Lebanon, just hours after

02:01the 45-day extension of the ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel was announced.

02:13Following the continued violations of the ceasefire by the Israeli occupation, Hezbollah, the Islamic

02:19resistance in Lebanon, conducted a series of high-impact drone and missile maneuvers against

02:23targeted in occupied territories.

02:25The operation was carried out along the borderline with Israel in defense of Lebanon and its people,

02:30following continuous Israeli ceasefire violations and military aggression against southern villages,

02:36resulting in hundreds of civilian deaths and injuries.

02:38As part of this systematic response, Hezbollah launched an attack with aerial and drone bombings

02:43against the Israeli army's command post and headquarters in Lehmann.

02:47It also carried out attacks against Israeli troops on the Al-Bayad-a-Nakura road, which confirmed

02:53direct hits and incursions in the town of Hula near the Al-Marg.

03:04On Friday, Israeli aggression against a building in the Gaza Strip left at least eight people

03:09dead and dozens more injured.

03:11Two Israeli air strikes targeted a residential area and a civilian vehicle in Gaza City.

03:17Three women and a child were among the dead.

03:19Israeli bombardments continue to violate the ceasefire, destroying civilian infrastructure

03:24and terrorizing the population.

03:26Rescue services are working tirelessly to save their lives as the Zionist regime intensified

03:31its offensive against the Palestinian people.

03:33Let's recall that this Israeli attack comes on the 78th anniversary of the Nakba, a Day of

03:39Remembrance for the estimated 750,000 Palestinians who were expelled from their homes in 1948 due

03:45to the creation of Israel.

03:51The building has five floors and is fully inhabited by civilians.

03:54Each floor contains more than one apartment.

03:57It is heavily populated, and today, incidentally, this Friday, families were visiting one another,

04:01and about half an hour ago, it was directly targeted without warning.

04:07The building was full of children and women.

04:10There were displaced people, children, and women.

04:13Children are burning alive, and women are burning.

04:15Whoever says the war on Gaza is over is lying.

04:18Every day there are martyrs and injured people.

04:20Children die every day, people die every day.

04:23Where is the world?

04:24Where is the world?

04:27With the latest attacks, the toll in Gaza in the past 24 hours rises to 13 dead and 57

04:33injured by Israeli aggressions.

04:35These figures reported by the Gaza Health Ministry are a demonstration of Israel's constant

04:40ceasefire violations and disregard for international humanitarian law, as the Zionist regime continues

04:45unobated this genocide of the Palestinian people.

04:48In the sense, since the ceasefire began in October last year, the death toll from the Israeli

04:53attacks has reached 870 and the number of injured has climbed to 2,543, while a total

05:00of 771 bodies have also been recovered from under the rubble.

05:08And Israeli aggressions in the West Bank have intensified on Saturday, with occupation forces

05:13killing two Palestinians and settlers setting a mosque on fire and raiding Palestinian homes.

05:18The Palestinian Health Ministry reported that a man was shot by occupation forces in Yen

05:22a Palestinian refugee camp in the North and West Bank.

05:25At the same time, a 15-year-old child was also shot dead in a town south of Nablus by

05:30Zionist forces that also prevented ambulance crews from reaching the site where the child

05:35was shot and assaulted medical teams attempting to assist and treat them.

05:39On the other hand, the Wafa News Agency reported that settlers stormed several Palestinian

05:44villages near Nablus, torching vehicles and attacking homes after forcing entry, causing

05:50widespread panic among residents.

05:52Meanwhile, in Ramallah, settlers set fire to a mosque and burned down two vehicles parked

05:57in a score yard.

06:06Speaking at the United Nations event marking the 78th anniversary of the Nakba Day on Friday,

06:11Iran's Ambassador Amir Said Irabani reaffirmed the Islamic Republic's solidarity with the Palestinian

06:17cause.

06:18Irabani called on the international community to address the root causes of the Palestinian suffering,

06:22saying that their struggle underscores the urgent need for international mobilization

06:27to confront the root causes of the situation, including the Zionist occupation and expansionist

06:33policies that drive the inhumane pressures imposed on Palestinians, such as starving civilians

06:38including children, and acts of state terrorism, even ending cleansing and displacement of Palestinians

06:44from their homeland.

06:46Adding that, when it comes to seeking justice and peace for Palestine, surrender is not an option.

06:51As the pursuit of justice leaves no pass other the steadfast resistance.

07:01Meanwhile, in the Netherlands, social organizations marched through the streets of Rotterdam on Friday

07:06to mark the anniversary of the Nakba, and defending the right of return of Palestinians 78 years

07:12after the start of their forced displacement.

07:15This way, demonstrators held large cardboard keys in solidarity with those who were forced to

07:20leave their lands by Israeli forces in 1948.

07:23Protossors explained that the day served as a reminder that more than 750,000 Palestinians

07:29were expelled in that year, but continued to hold on to the keys of their properties as a symbol

07:35of their right to return.

07:36Let's recall that every year on May 15th, Palestinians around the world commemorate the Nakba, or catastrophe

07:43in Arabic, marking the mass displacement from their homes and villages following the establishment of the State of Israel.

07:54For almost 80 years, Palestinians are still oppressed and murdered, and they don't have the right to return to their

08:04homes.

08:05Their homes are being stolen all the time.

08:08Gaza is being bombed.

08:10The West Bank is being raided.

08:12The West Bank is being raided.

08:12So we're standing here to memorize all the Palestinians who were killed in 1948, but also now, and yesterday, and

08:27ten years ago.

08:30So we're remembering them today, but we're also asking for justice.

08:37To remind us that more than 750,000 persons had to leave their homes, were expelled from their country, from

08:48their homeland,

08:48but still kept their keys, so they have the right to return.

08:55And that's why we remember the Nakba today carrying these keys.

09:06Almost 80 years, Palestinians are still oppressed and murdered, and they don't have the right to return to their homes.

09:16Their homes are being stolen all the time.

09:19Gaza is being bombed.

09:21The West Bank is being raided.

09:24So we're standing here to memorize all the Palestinians who were killed in 1948, but also now, and yesterday, and

09:39ten years ago.

09:41So we're remembering them today, but we're also asking for justice.

09:49To remind us that more than 750,000 persons had to leave their homes, were expelled from their country, from

09:59their homeland, but still kept their keys, so they have the right to return.

10:06And that's why we remember the Nakba today carrying these keys.

10:18And now we have a short break coming up. We'll be right back. Stay with us.

10:38Welcome back. We'll continue in Russia, where a drone operated by the Ukrainian Armed Forces attacked an apartment building in

10:44the Russian city of Belgorod, leaving nine people injured.

10:47The regional crisis response center reported that among the injured are a three-year-old girl with sharp old wounds

10:53and a woman with facial and leg injuries, both of whom were transferred to a hospital.

10:58The explosion set several balconies on fire and damaged the building exterior.

11:03The Kiev regime continues to attack Russian civilians, violating international humanitarian law.

11:14And the Russian Ministry of Defense announced on Saturday the liberation from Ukrainian forces of the settlement of Sharif Noyeh

11:22in the support of Ziyad region.

11:24The military authority informed a feat was achieved as a result of the result of assault actions of the 38th

11:31Guard Motorized Rifle Brigade of the 35th Scotch Army.

11:36In this regard, it added that units of the Boscov group of forces managed to eliminate, in the course of

11:40a long period of fighting, more than a company of manpower of the 225th separate also regime of the Armed

11:47Forces of Ukraine.

11:48In addition, they eliminated seven ground robotic systems and 23 Babagayaga hexacopters.

11:55According to the Ministry, having broken the Ukrainian defenses in the area, the Boscov group's units created conditions for further

12:01advance towards the city of Odenkov.

12:13And in Bulgaria, the main highways were blocked by a series of protests against the fuel price hike.

12:19On Friday, motorcyclists blocked roads in Sofia to protest against a sharp rise in the cost of fuel, which has

12:25increased by more than 80%.

12:26During the protests, the writers described the increase as direct violation of European Union consumer protection laws.

12:33The protests have opened up a debate on the inflationary effects and the lack of government regulation during the country's

12:39monetary integration to the EU process,

12:42with similar demonstrations taking place simultaneously in dozens of cities.

12:46Organizers said they would extend road blockades if their demands were unmet.

13:06In Cuba, the Mateoro 2026 Public Disaster Response Exercise began on Friday, a key component for the preparedness of command

13:13and control structures, as well as the population.

13:16President Miguel Diazcanal led as head of the National Defense Council, a working session which launched nationwide activities organized by

13:24the Ministry of Revolutionary Armed Forces as part of the Disaster Response Initiative.

13:29Meteoro 2026, now its 40th edition, seeks to continue assessing vulnerabilities, improve surveillance systems, and strengthen the capabilities and skills

13:38of the population, as well as the forces and resources for response and recovery in disaster situations.

13:44With meetings, evacuations, drills, and cleaning tasks executed across the nation, the today exercise continues the preparedness efforts as the

13:53country has developed over the years.

14:14FIFA announced on Thursday that megastars Madonna, Shakira, and K-pop band BTS will headline a Super Bowl-style halftime

14:22show at the World Cup Final.

14:23The halftime show will support FIFA's Global Citizen Education Fund, an initiative working

14:29to raise $100 million for children worldwide during the World Cup.

14:33In this context, Colombian artist Shakira confirmed she will perform the tournament's

14:38official anthem, Dai Dai, and announced she will donate 100% of the proceeds of the song

14:43to the fund.

14:44For her part in a statement, Madonna described the concert as deeply meaningful, while BTS

14:49stated to be honored to celebrate the power of music at the World Cup.

14:54The show planned for the final match of the tournament, that is set to kick off on June

14:5811th in the United States, Canada and Mexico, has raised concerns about the length of the

15:03game's halftime break.

15:10We have a final short break coming up now, but we'll be right back with more from the

15:14South.

15:14Don't go away.

15:28Welcome back from the South.

15:29The Costa Rican government has escalated its trade dispute with Panama to the diplomatic

15:34level, over restrictions affecting the export of domestic agricultural products.

15:39Precisely, Costa Rican President Laura Fernandez noted that the trade friction had already gone

15:44beyond the scope of negotiations handled by the Ministry of Foreign Trade, and that she

15:48had referred the matter directly to Foreign Minister Manuel Tobar to activate diplomatic channels

15:54for its resolution.

15:55The statement comes amid trade tensions between the two countries over sanitary and vital sanitary

16:00restrictions that have slowed the entry of various Costa Rican agricultural products

16:04to Panama.

16:05The disagreement continues despite a ruling in favor of San Jose by the World Trade Organization,

16:10a decision Panama Appeal.

16:18The issue of Panama's trade embargo on our agricultural products is top priority for me.

16:24I know that potato farmers, onion growers, dairy producers and others have already been affected

16:30by the trade embargo.

16:31This is an issue that has already gone beyond the scope of negotiations by the Ministry of

16:36Foreign Trade, and I have brought it directly to the attention of Foreign Minister Manuel Tobar,

16:41so that he may initiate international diplomatic efforts and take international action.

16:48Because I stand with Puerto Rican producers, and we will not tolerate any imbalance in the

16:56marketing and export of our country's products.

17:01Moving to Nicaragua.

17:02On Wednesday, a third is inaugurated the General Miguel Ángel Torres Road in Managua to improve

17:08the quality of life for thousands of families in the capital.

17:11The three-kilometer-long highway has constructed using hydraulic concrete and features four traffic

17:17lanes.

17:18This project connects key areas of the city from Laurel Sur to Vía El Coyotepe, integrating new

17:24developments such as Vía Jerusalén and Caminos del Jerío.

17:27It is worth noting that the avenue is named in honor of General Miguel Ángel Torres, one

17:32of the youngest leaders in Sandino's army and a hero for his struggle in defense of the

17:36Nicaraguan sovereignty.

17:38The authorities emphasize that the project is part of a road modernization plan in Managua,

17:42designed to address population growth and strengthen social development.

17:52Meanwhile in Bolivia, trade unions and social movements have been protesting against the

17:57government of Rodrigo Paz for 12 consecutive days.

17:59In this context, during a press conference, President Rodrigo Paz announced that anyone

18:04promoting mobilizations in the country demanding his resignation will be in prison.

18:09Meanwhile, miners, farmers and indigenous groups are continuing to demand concrete responses

18:15to a series of labor, economic and territorial demands.

18:17They are also blocking several strategic roads as a means of putting pressure on the executive

18:22branch.

18:23On the latest AF protests, clashes were reported between security forces and members of the

18:28mining sector near the city of government in the center of La Paz.

18:40The process of the homeland, and it's irreversible.

18:44Whether those who seek to dismantle or destroy the homeland like it or not, I say this with absolute

18:53statements, so that is clear to the press.

18:56Those who attempt to destroy this democracy will face imprisonment, because the value of democracy

19:02is about any personal interest.

19:09Meanwhile, in Colombia, presidential candidate for the Historic Pact Party, Iván Cepeda, expulsed

19:14a new right-wing plot to sabotage his election campaign.

19:17Presidential candidate Iván Cepeda stated that the audio recordings falsely linking him

19:22to a member of the FARC dissident groups are proud of a similar campaign designed to damage

19:26his reputation.

19:28He directly blamed Álvaro Uribe and Paloma Valencia for this lie.

19:31Cepeda also demanded a correction after it was confirmed that the recordings belonged

19:36to an extortionist prisoner who had possessed a member of the FARC dissidence led by Calarca.

19:41The progressive candidate announced that he would ask the prosecutor's office to investigate

19:46those responsible for these criminal actions, which aim to create a false narrative during

19:51the electoral period.

19:59I am requesting that the situation be corrected, one media outlet at a time.

20:07That is the situation.

20:09I have been very clear in my recent statements.

20:15I present all forms of pressure from armed groups aimed at altering the popular will in any way.

20:24But that doesn't mean that I will tolerate these fabricated schemes being carried out with this impunity.

20:38In Venezuela, on Friday, Acting President del Cerro Rías met with a high-level World Bank delegation,

20:44led by Vice President for Latin America and the Caribbean, Susana Cordeiro.

20:48The Acting President stated that this meeting marks a significant step towards establishing

20:52and developing the country, and is the beginning of a new phase of dialogue aimed at attracting

20:57international investment, creating jobs, and promoting the economic growth.

21:01The meeting with the World Bank follows the Acting President's announcement on April 16th

21:05of the reception of relations between Venezuela and the International Monetary Fund.

21:10By restoring these channels of multilateral cooperation, Venezuela is reaffirming its determination

21:15to moving towards a diversified economy that is open to the global market,

21:19and committed to the well-being of all the citizens.

21:30Like this, we have come to the end of this year's brief.

21:32For Tell Us Your English, I'm Sophie Fernandez. Thank you for watching.

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