News|Israel attacks LebanonIsrael carries out drone strike in southern Lebanon, killing one personThe strike is the latest in a string of Israeli attacks despite a ceasefire announced in November.
Beirut, Lebanon – The state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported that an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon resulted in one fatality. The incident occurred in the Shamsiyah area of Sohmor in the Bekaa Valley, targeting an excavator and resulting in…
Beirut, Lebanon – The state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported that an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon resulted in one fatality. The incident occurred in the Shamsiyah area of Sohmor in the Bekaa Valley, targeting an excavator and resulting in the death of its driver.
Reports indicate that Israeli drones conducted multiple operations over several Lebanese villages, specifically targeting Aitaroun and Houmin al-Fauqa. These operations resulted in no additional casualties.
Since the initiation of the ceasefire on November 27, more than 150 fatalities have been recorded due to Israeli actions in Lebanon. The ceasefire was intended to end the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, a conflict which had previously resulted in over 4,000 deaths in Lebanon and impacted Hezbollah's military capabilities.
Despite the ceasefire agreement, Israeli military forces remain stationed in at least five positions within Lebanese territory. Recent activities include a series of raids reported by NNA, specifically targeting the Medena Plain, Kfar Rumman, and Jarmaq, with drone strikes also impacting a home in Humin.
Beirut, Lebanon – The state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported that an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon resulted in one fatality.
An Israeli strike on Bint Jbeil earlier this month resulted in five fatalities, including three children. The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health confirmed these casualties, while Israel acknowledged targeting a Hezbollah member, admitting unintended civilian casualties.
Israel maintains that its operations aim to prevent Hezbollah from regaining military strength. This has led to ongoing political and diplomatic pressure for Hezbollah's disarmament, a demand reiterated by both Israel and the United States.
The Lebanese government has instructed the military to develop a disarmament plan for Hezbollah. However, Hezbollah has rejected any propositions to disarm, viewing it as a strategy by the US and Israel to weaken Lebanon's defense capabilities.
The US Department of Defense announced $14.2 million in aid for the Lebanese army to support its efforts to contain Hezbollah, a move aligned with US objectives to counter Iranian-backed groups in the region.
Hezbollah's leadership has publicly dismissed disarmament suggestions, emphasizing the need to maintain military capabilities to safeguard Lebanon against potential threats. Secretary-General Naim Qassem reaffirmed this stance, emphasizing the group's commitment to resist disarmament initiatives perceived to benefit Israel.
Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.
