Lebanon’s Health Ministry announced on Thursday that 3,324 people have been killed since Israeli attacks began on April 17. The Israeli military claimed that about 2,500 Hezbollah fighters have been eliminated since March, including 800 after the ceasefire was declared. An Israeli officer said around 400 explosive drones have targeted Israeli positions since the truce. The ceasefire, intended to take effect on April 17, has never been observed, with both sides accusing each other of violations.

Hezbollah’s parliamentary bloc urged Lebanese authorities to withdraw from direct talks with Israel, alleging that Israel is using the discussions to impose security coordination favorable to its aggression. The group also claimed responsibility for about 20 attacks on Israeli forces in southern Lebanon on Thursday. The United Nations expressed concern and called on both sides to respect the ceasefire, while UNIFIL reported 670 rockets and shells fired on Wednesday, the highest since April 17.

The renewed violence comes as preparations continue for U.S.-mediated talks next week, marking the fourth round since the conflict began following Hezbollah’s rocket attacks after the killing of Iran’s supreme leader in a U.S.-Israeli strike.