Israeli forces escalate strikes in southern Lebanon, violating ceasefire

Israel’s military has launched fresh air strikes across southern Lebanon, defying a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah that has held since late November.

Reports from Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) confirm that Israeli forces carried out bombings near the town of Bani Haiyyan at midnight, followed by further attacks in Kfar Kila, the sounds of which reverberated across the region.

In addition to these bombings, Israeli forces were reportedly “combing” the city of Bint Jbeil, using heavy machine guns from their positions on the outskirts of Maroun al-Ras. These latest military actions come as part of a wider pattern of Israeli violations against Lebanon's sovereignty. 

The renewed violence marks a significant breach of the ceasefire, which had been hailed as a fragile yet crucial agreement between Israel and Hezbollah. Despite international calls for restraint, Israel’s relentless operations in southern Lebanon suggest a disregard for peace efforts and a dangerous escalation in tensions.