Day after ceasefire, Israeli airstrike targets Hezbollah facility in south Lebanon
Published On : 2024-11-28T21:39:05+0530 [ IST ] |
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The Israeli military claimed the facility was used to store mid-range rockets and accused Hezbollah of breaching the truce.
A short time ago terrorist activity was identified in a facility used by Hezbollah to store mid-range rockets in southern Lebanon. The threat was thwarted by an Israeli Air Force aircraft the military said.
The ceasefire between the United States and France aims to halt over a year of escalating violence but both sides have accused each other of breaking the terms of the agreement.
Israeli forces fired on what they described as "suspects" arriving at restricted areas in southern Lebanon while Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah accused Israel of targeting civilians trying to return to
“There are violations today by Israel even in this form,” Reuters reported.
The airstrike near Baysariyah north of the Litani River marks the first Israeli attack since the truce began. The ceasefire requires the dismantling of military facilities south of the Litani River and restricts offensive operations on both sides.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has talked about the importance of ensuring security in northern Israel before allowing evacuated residents to return. Meanwhile displaced Lebanese civilians continue to face challenges in accessing their homes with Israeli forces enforcing curfews
The ceasefire follows a 14-month conflict between Israel and Hezbollah which escalated after Hamas' October 2023 attack on southern Israel. The fighting in Lebanon has claimed over 3,760 lives many of them civilians.
Source : Reporters From Sunrise Chronicles
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The Israeli military claimed the facility was used to store mid-range rockets and accused Hezbollah of breaching the truce.
A short time ago terrorist activity was identified in a facility us