Israeli Strikes in Southern Lebanon Injure Dozens Despite Ceasefire
Israeli military actions target Hezbollah vehicles, raising tensions as ceasefire terms remain unfulfilled.
- Israeli airstrikes and drone attacks in southern Lebanon have injured at least 29 people over the past two days, according to Lebanon's Ministry of Public Health.
- The strikes targeted Hezbollah vehicles allegedly transporting weapons near Nabatieh and Zawtar, with Israeli officials confirming the operations.
- Lebanese officials, including caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, condemned the strikes as violations of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement established in November 2024.
- Under the ceasefire terms, Israel was supposed to withdraw its troops from southern Lebanon by January 26, but the deadline has been extended to February 18 due to disputes over compliance.
- Since the ceasefire began, Israeli military actions in Lebanon have killed at least 83 people and injured over 228, as displaced residents attempt to return to their homes in contested areas.