Fragile Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Strained by Violations and Threats of Escalation

Israeli airstrikes and Hezbollah retaliation test a week-old truce, with mounting casualties and diplomatic efforts to prevent further conflict.

Israeli forces have reportedly violated the ceasefire with Hezbollah over 100 times in the first week, according to UN and Lebanese officials, with attacks including airstrikes and drone strikes.
Lebanese officials report at least 13 deaths from Israeli strikes since Monday, while Hezbollah has retaliated with limited attacks, further straining the agreement.
Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz, have threatened to expand the conflict to target the Lebanese state if the ceasefire collapses.
The US- and French-brokered ceasefire requires Hezbollah to withdraw north of the Litani River and Israeli troops to retreat to their side of the border, but both sides accuse the other of violations.
Lebanese officials are engaging with international mediators to uphold the ceasefire, while residents in southern Lebanon express fear of renewed displacement due to ongoing hostilities.