Why it matters: The escalation underscores ongoing tensions along Lebanon's border with occupied Palestine, as the Israeli regime faces criticism for violating a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah, further straining regional stability.
Key points:
Israeli forces reportedly abducted two Lebanese citizens from Houla and injured others with drone strikes in Bani Hayyan.
A gathering of civilians in the Houla-Majdal Silm-Shaqra triangle was targeted by sound bombs dropped from Israeli drones.
Lebanon’s southern towns remain occupied, despite the ceasefire requiring the regime’s full withdrawal by Sunday.
The ceasefire, enacted on November 27, 2024, ended weeks of heavy Israeli aggressions after Hezbollah retaliated against Israeli genocide in Gaza.
The regime’s failure to meet the withdrawal deadline marks a violation of Lebanese sovereignty and the truce agreement.
What they’re saying:
President Joseph Aoun: Lebanon’s sovereignty is “non-negotiable,” urging citizens to trust the armed forces while celebrating the south’s resilience.
Lebanese Army: Called for “self-restraint” among returning residents, pledging to monitor the situation closely.
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