Israeli Warplanes Strike Southern Lebanon in Violation of Ceasefire Agreement
BEIRUT — The peaceful skies over southern Lebanon were shattered on Sunday as Israeli warplanes conducted a series of airstrikes, brazenly violating a ceasefire agreement that has been in effect since November 2024.
According to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency, at least 10 strikes targeted the town of Ali al-Taher, the outskirts of Kafr Tibnit, and Upper Nabatieh.
The impact of the blasts reverberated through the region, causing nearby homes to tremble, triggering rockfalls, and setting off large forest fires that civil defense teams battled to contain.
The Israeli military justified the attacks by claiming they were aimed at destroying Hezbollah underground infrastructure in southern Lebanon.
In a provocative move, Israeli aircraft also dropped leaflets over the border town of Aita al-Shaab, warning residents of further action against Hezbollah infrastructure with the message: “We have warned you.”
Despite the intensity of the airstrikes, no casualties were reported from the attacks.
The conflict between Israel and Lebanon dates back to October 2023 when Israel launched a military offensive, culminating in a full-scale war by September 2024. The toll of the conflict has been devastating, with over 4,000 fatalities and approximately 17,000 individuals sustaining injuries.
While a ceasefire was brokered in November, requiring Israel to withdraw from southern Lebanon by January 26, the deadline was later extended to February 18. However, Israeli forces have yet to fully comply with the agreement, maintaining a presence at five border outposts and launching near-daily strikes under the pretext of Hezbollah activity. — Agencies
