Signs of Fraying in Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire
Hezbollah in Lebanon responded to reported Israeli ceasefire violations on Monday, marking its first action since the truce commenced. Read Full Article at RT.com
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The armistice came into effect last Wednesday, ending 14 months of hostilities.
Hezbollah has reported retaliating against alleged Israeli violations of the ceasefire for the first time since the fragile truce began last week, as stated by the militant group on Monday. Shortly after, the Israel Defense Forces announced airstrikes targeting numerous missile launchers and other infrastructure in Lebanon.
Since the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah took effect the day after it was signed, Israel has conducted daily attacks on Lebanon. In a statement referenced by the Beirut-based TV channel Al Mayadeen, Hezbollah characterized its actions as a “preliminary defensive response” to the Israeli strikes by targeting an Israeli-held location in the Golan Heights. The IDF confirmed that the Lebanese militia fired two mortar shells toward Har Dov, which under international law is acknowledged as Syrian territory currently occupied by Israel.
The IDF also stated that it attacked “dozens of launchers and terrorist infrastructure throughout Lebanon,” including the site from which Hezbollah conducted its assault.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar asserted that the Israeli actions are meant to enforce the ceasefire, not violate it. “Israel is not violating the ceasefire understandings but rather enforcing them in response to Hezbollah’s violations,” Sa’ar stated on X on Monday.
According to a CNN report, citing a source from the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, UNIFIL, Israel has committed approximately 100 breaches of the ceasefire since it was established.
US officials are reportedly concerned about the ongoing Israeli strikes on Lebanese territory, with Axios quoting anonymized sources suggesting that the situation could potentially unravel the temporary peace.
The tensions between Hezbollah and Israel intensified in October 2023, when the militant group began sporadically shelling Israeli areas in a show of solidarity with the Palestinians in Gaza. Following this, Israel initiated a “limited ground operation” in southern Lebanon in early October while escalating airstrikes against Beirut and other cities. The IDF also reported killing several high-ranking Hezbollah figures, including the group's long-time leader, Hassan Nasrallah.
As outlined in the ceasefire agreement, the IDF is required to withdraw from Lebanon within 60 days, transferring control of the occupied territories back to the Lebanese army, while an international committee will oversee the handling of any violation complaints.
James del Carmen for TROIB News
Hezbollah has reported retaliating against alleged Israeli violations of the ceasefire for the first time since the fragile truce began last week, as stated by the militant group on Monday. Shortly after, the Israel Defense Forces announced airstrikes targeting numerous missile launchers and other infrastructure in Lebanon.
Since the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah took effect the day after it was signed, Israel has conducted daily attacks on Lebanon. In a statement referenced by the Beirut-based TV channel Al Mayadeen, Hezbollah characterized its actions as a “preliminary defensive response” to the Israeli strikes by targeting an Israeli-held location in the Golan Heights. The IDF confirmed that the Lebanese militia fired two mortar shells toward Har Dov, which under international law is acknowledged as Syrian territory currently occupied by Israel.
The IDF also stated that it attacked “dozens of launchers and terrorist infrastructure throughout Lebanon,” including the site from which Hezbollah conducted its assault.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar asserted that the Israeli actions are meant to enforce the ceasefire, not violate it. “Israel is not violating the ceasefire understandings but rather enforcing them in response to Hezbollah’s violations,” Sa’ar stated on X on Monday.
According to a CNN report, citing a source from the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, UNIFIL, Israel has committed approximately 100 breaches of the ceasefire since it was established.
US officials are reportedly concerned about the ongoing Israeli strikes on Lebanese territory, with Axios quoting anonymized sources suggesting that the situation could potentially unravel the temporary peace.
The tensions between Hezbollah and Israel intensified in October 2023, when the militant group began sporadically shelling Israeli areas in a show of solidarity with the Palestinians in Gaza. Following this, Israel initiated a “limited ground operation” in southern Lebanon in early October while escalating airstrikes against Beirut and other cities. The IDF also reported killing several high-ranking Hezbollah figures, including the group's long-time leader, Hassan Nasrallah.
As outlined in the ceasefire agreement, the IDF is required to withdraw from Lebanon within 60 days, transferring control of the occupied territories back to the Lebanese army, while an international committee will oversee the handling of any violation complaints.
James del Carmen for TROIB News
