Israeli Airstrikes Target Southern Lebanon Amid Ongoing Tensions
The Israeli army launched airstrikes on southern Lebanon late Thursday, targeting areas near the Litani River. According to the Israeli Army Radio, the air force carried out a series of attacks on the outskirts of the towns of Zibqin and Yater.
## **Details of the Airstrikes**
The Lebanese National News Agency reported that the strikes hit the area between Yater and Zibqin, as well as another location between Deir Siryan and Yohmor Al-Shaqif, in two separate waves. Israeli sources confirmed that the operation was part of continued military action against Hezbollah in the region.
## **Context of the Conflict**
Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah have been escalating since October 8, 2023, leading to a full-scale Israeli war on Lebanon on September 23, 2024. A ceasefire agreement, implemented on November 27, 2024, temporarily halted hostilities, but numerous Israeli violations have since been reported.
### **Ceasefire Violations and Casualties**
Since the ceasefire, Israel has conducted multiple breaches, resulting in 73 deaths and 265 injuries. The agreement stipulated a 60-day withdrawal period for Israeli forces from occupied towns in southern Lebanon, ending on January 26, 2025. However, Israel failed to meet the deadline, prompting U.S.-brokered negotiations that extended the deadline until February 18, 2025.
## **Implications and Regional Reactions**
Israel’s latest airstrikes are expected to heighten tensions and potentially derail diplomatic efforts to maintain stability along the Lebanese border. The international community continues to monitor the situation, as further escalations could have significant consequences for regional security.
**Stay tuned for updates on the evolving situation.**
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