Israel strikes southern Lebanon violating ceasefire
Smoke rises above Lebanon, following an Israeli strike, amid ongoing cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, as seen from Israel's border with Lebanon in northern Israel, May 5, 2024. REUTERS/Ayal Margolin ISRAEL OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN ISRAEL
An Israeli drone strike killed three people in southern Lebanon on June 24th, despite the ceasefire agreement established between Israel and Hezbollah in November 2024, according to The New Arab plus agencies.
Lebanon’s Health Ministry confirmed via the official National News Agency (NNA) that the strike targeted a vehicle in the Bint Jbeil district, resulting in three fatalities.
Although a ceasefire was agreed on November 27th, hostilities have continued, especially in southern Lebanon. A two-month period has seen intensive Israeli operations aimed at dismantling Hezbollah’s presence in the region.
Under the original deal, Hezbollah was expected to withdraw its fighters north of the Litani River, approximately 30 kilometres from the Israeli border, leaving the area under the control of UN peacekeepers and the Lebanese army.
In return, Israel was meant to withdraw its forces, although it retained positions in five “strategic” locations. The Lebanese army has since worked to dismantle Hezbollah’s infrastructure and reinforce its position in the south.
On June 23rd, the Israeli military reported targeting “military sites belonging to Hezbollah, including rocket and missile launchers and weapons storage facilities north of the Litani River,” describing Hezbollah’s activities there as a “blatant violation” of the ceasefire terms.
The NNA also recorded additional Israeli strikes in several areas, including the Jezzine region, reflecting Israel’s apparent determination to continue its operations until Hezbollah is fully disarmed.
The New Arab plus agencies
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