The Israeli army announced on Sunday evening that it had killed two Hezbollah members near a church in southern Lebanon, claiming their presence violated the ceasefire agreement.
The incident is one of several reported breaches of the agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, raising concerns over the vulnerability of the ceasefire.
According to Avichay Adraee, the Israeli army’s Arabic spokesperson, the army acted to neutralize threats posed by Hezbollah in the region.
In a statement on X, Adraee wrote, “The army continues to work in Lebanon to thwart operations that pose a threat to Lebanon and Israel.”
On the ground, tensions have escalated. Four artillery shells reportedly struck Khiam, with one shell hitting a chalet near the Marjayoun plain.
Heavy machine gun fire was reported around 2 PM on Sunday from Israeli positions near Maroun al-Ras, targeting Bint Jbeil.
Smoke was observed rising from the area, and homes were reportedly bulldozed in Maroun al-Ras.
At dawn, a large explosion was heard in Khiam, where the Israeli army allegedly detonated several houses and buildings.
Similar incidents were reported in the border towns of Kfar Kila and Yaroun in the Bint Jbeil district.
Israeli airstrikes also hit the vicinity of Arnoun in the Nabatieh district. These areas lie within the border zone along the Blue Line, where the Israeli army remains stationed.
According to Israeli media outlet Yedioth Ahronoth, France recently informed Israel of 52 unreported ceasefire violations by Israeli forces, warning of the potential collapse of the fragile truce.
The Israeli army has continued to caution residents of southern Lebanon to avoid border areas, reiterating that movement in these regions poses significant risks.
These developments follow mounting tensions in the region, with growing international concern over potential escalation.
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