Beirut/Tribal Border – At least four people were killed yesterday in southern Lebanon amid fresh Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah positions, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. The strikes mark a concerning breakdown in the ceasefire that took effect in November 2024.
A drone attack struck a vehicle near Nabatiyeh, killing one person and wounding two. Another UAV strike hit a separate vehicle in Naqoura, resulting in the death of another individual. The Lebanese government identified the dead as civilians, while the Israeli military claimed the targets were Hezbollah operatives, including Hassan Ahmad Sabra—the naval commander of Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force—and another suspected militant involved in efforts to rebuild terrorist infrastructure.
Despite the ceasefire agreement stipulating a withdrawal of Hezbollah fighters north of the Litani River and Israel vacating strategic positions in the south, Israeli forces continue near-daily strikes against what they describe as terrorist infrastructure.
The United Nations and Lebanese authorities have repeatedly warned of escalating tension. Though exact civilian casualty figures remain disputed, the Lebanese Health Ministry emphasizes that non-combatants have borne the brunt of recent violence. Israel asserts the strikes target militants threatening Israeli security and accuses Lebanese authorities of not adequately disarming Hezbollah .
The brief but lethal flare-up underscores fragility in the ceasefire. International observers are calling for restraint and urging both sides to adhere to agreed terms.
