At least nine people were killed in Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, according to Lebanese health officials. The victims included two paramedics who died when their ambulance was struck in the Chehour area. Several other attacks were reported across southern Lebanon, including strikes near the city of Tyre and on a vehicle south of Beirut. Lebanese authorities said a Lebanese soldier was also killed in a separate drone strike. Hezbollah said it launched rockets and drones toward northern Israel in response to what it called Israeli violations of a partial ceasefire. The Israeli military said it intercepted a drone and two projectiles that crossed the border. The latest violence comes despite a partial ceasefire announced earlier this week. Under the agreement, Israel would avoid major attacks on Beirut while Hezbollah would stop launching attacks into Israel. Diplomatic talks continued in Washington, where US officials are working with Israeli and Lebanese representatives to strengthen the ceasefire and prevent further escalation. Since the conflict expanded earlier this year, thousands of people have been killed and more than one million have been displaced in Lebanon. Fighting has continued despite several ceasefire efforts. Israeli leaders have warned that military operations will continue if Hezbollah attacks Israeli territory. Hezbollah has also vowed to respond to Israeli strikes. The situation remains tense, with fears that renewed clashes could further destabilize the region and undermine ongoing diplomatic efforts.