Why has Israel escalated attacks in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire?
Summary
Israel has launched airstrikes in southern Lebanon that killed at least 11 people, including children, despite ceasefire agreements brokered by the United States earlier this year. The attacks targeted areas near the border, reportedly aimed at Hezbollah positions, while Lebanese leaders condemned the strikes and called for a timeline for Israeli withdrawal.Key Facts
- At least 11 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon’s Nabatieh district.
- The violence occurred despite two ceasefire agreements made in June, mediated by President Donald Trump’s administration.
- The June 4 ceasefire required Hezbollah to stop firing and evacuate fighters; the June 26 agreement linked Israeli withdrawal to Hezbollah disarmament.
- Hezbollah opposes the ceasefires and Israeli forces have continued expanding control and carrying out attacks.
- Israeli strikes recently targeted villages near the border including Ansar, Deir al-Zahrani, Bint Jbeil, Taybeh, and al-Mansouri.
- Israel said its attacks responded to actions by Hezbollah against Israeli soldiers at a strategic location called Ali al-Taher Ridge.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said Hezbollah put civilians near military targets deliberately.
- Lebanese leaders and locals say the airstrikes have destroyed villages, including graveyards and historic sites.
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