News|Israel attacks LebanonIsrael kills two people in new attack on southern LebanonIsrael claims the drone attack on a car targeted a Hezbollah member.

On Sun, Oct 15, 2023, an Israeli drone attack targeted a vehicle in southern Lebanon, resulting in two fatalities, as reported by the Lebanese Ministry of Health. The attack occurred in the Ayn al-Mizrab area, north of Bint Jbeil, causing destruction to the vehicle and damage to nearby structures.

The Israeli military stated that the attack was aimed at a Hezbollah member, citing non-compliance by the group with a ceasefire agreement initiated in November 2024. Despite the ceasefire, Israel has conducted multiple operations in Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah and causing significant casualties, including over 300 fatalities since the agreement, with at least 127 being civilians.

The ceasefire, which concluded a yearlong conflict affecting Lebanon and Hezbollah's leadership, has seen repeated breaches. Israel maintains control over five locations on the Lebanese side of the border. The Lebanese government faces pressure from Israel and the United States to disarm Hezbollah, a task complicated by the group's continued defiance and influence.

Hezbollah sustained notable losses, including the death of its leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli attack on Beirut in September 2024. The Lebanese government is scheduled to convene on Tuesday to evaluate the army's efforts in disarming Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, following an earlier deadline set for the end of 2025.

A ceasefire monitoring committee, comprising peacekeepers from Lebanon, Israel, France, the United States, and the United Nations, is expected to meet in the coming week. Israel's foreign minister, Gideon Saar, emphasized the inadequacy of Lebanon's disarmament attempts, accusing Hezbollah of rearming with Iranian assistance.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.