Why it matters:
The latest Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon mark another escalation amid a fragile ceasefire, heightening tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border.
The big picture:
The attacks targeted the towns of Ansariyeh and Al-Qalila, according to Lebanese officials.
The ministry said the casualties resulted from two separate Israeli airstrikes.
What Israel is saying:
In a separate statement, the army claimed its forces assassinated an individual in the Ansariyeh area, allegedly involved in developing Hezbollah’s infrastructure.
What Lebanon is saying:
Lebanese officials say that Israel is repeatedly violating the ceasefire agreement.
Beirut has called on the international community to pressure Israel to halt its attacks and fully implement the truce.
Hezbollah’s position:
Hezbollah has reiterated its commitment to the ceasefire, while demanding a full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanese territory.
The bottom line:
Despite ceasefire understandings, cross-border strikes and retaliatory threats continue to push the Israel-Lebanon front closer to renewed confrontation.
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