The Israeli military has said that its ceasefire with Hezbollah was breached after what it called suspects, some in vehicles, arrived at several areas in the southern zone.
A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanese armed group, Hezbollah took effect on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, under a deal brokered by the US and France, intended to allow people in both countries to start returning to homes in border areas.
The Israeli military had urged residents of towns along the border strip not to return yet for their own safety.
According to state media and Lebanese security sources, Israeli tank fire hit six areas in southern Lebanon.
The rounds struck Markaba, Wazzani and Kfarchouba, Khiyam, Taybe and the agricultural plains around Marjayoun, all of which lie within two kilometres of the blue line demarcating the border between Lebanon and Israel. One of the security sources said two people were injured in Markaba.
It added that the Israeli army “is deployed in southern Lebanon and enforces any violation of the ceasefire agreement.”
It was reported that Lebanese families displaced from their homes near the southern border have tried to return to check on their properties.
However, Israeli troops remain stationed within Lebanese territory in towns along the border and Reuters reporters heard surveillance drones flying over parts of southern Lebanon.
Hezbollah has said its fighters “remain fully equipped to deal with the aspirations and assaults of the Israeli enemy.”
Its forces will monitor Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon “with their hands on the trigger.”
Hezbollah MP Says Israeli Attacks On Civilians Violated Ceasefire Deal
Hezbollah Member of Parliament, Hassan Fadlallah, said that Israel had violated a ceasefire deal by firing on civilians returning home to their villages along Lebanon’s southern border with Israel, reports Reuters.
Fadlallah told reporters after a parliament session, “The Israeli enemy is attacking those returning to the border villages,” adding, “there are violations today by Israel, even in this form.”
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