Israeli strikes hit south Lebanon despite ceasefire commitments
Israeli attacks in Lebanon continue after peace deal as residents face renewed security fears and instability
BEIRUT, Lebanon (MNTV) — Israeli forces carried out airstrikes and a drone attack across several areas in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanese state media, raising concerns over continued violations of a regional ceasefire agreement.
Lebanon’s National News Agency reported that Israeli warplanes targeted the Nabatieh Al-Fawqa area and the eastern outskirts of Kfar Tebnit, while another Israeli drone strike hit the town of Ansariyeh in the Zahrani region.
The attacks came despite a US-Iran agreement announced earlier in the week aimed at ending the wider regional conflict, which included commitments related to reducing military operations on multiple fronts, including Lebanon.
The Israeli military said the strikes followed an incident in which a Hezbollah drone exploded near Israeli forces in southern Lebanon, injuring several soldiers. It later reported another drone explosion that caused additional injuries.
Lebanese officials said Israeli attacks in the south have continued even after the ceasefire announcement, with at least five people reportedly killed in strikes since the agreement was declared.
The reduction in fighting had allowed some displaced residents to begin returning to their towns and villages to assess damage, but the Lebanese army warned civilians to delay their return, citing concerns over possible further Israeli attacks and security risks.
The renewed strikes have intensified criticism from Lebanese officials and regional actors who argue that continued Israeli military operations undermine efforts to stabilize the region and protect Lebanon’s sovereignty.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that any lasting resolution would require the withdrawal of Israeli forces from territories occupied during the conflict, warning that further attacks on Lebanon would be viewed as violations of the agreement.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, however, said Israeli forces would remain in Lebanon “for as long as necessary,” signaling continued disagreement over the future strikes.
The latest escalation follows months of fighting that began after Hezbollah launched attacks against Israel during the wider regional war, prompting a major Israeli air campaign and ground operations inside Lebanon.
Lebanon’s Health Ministry said the death toll from Israeli attacks since the conflict began had reached 3,826, as rescue teams continued recovering bodies from destroyed areas.
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