Why it matters:
Israel accuses Hezbollah of involvement in the rocket attacks, using them as a justification for attacking southern Lebanon, while Hezbollah denied any role.
The big picture:
The Israeli regime launched heavy airstrikes on Lebanese villages after several rockets were fired from Lebanon into northern occupied territories.
Israeli forces have carried out near-daily strikes on Lebanon since agreeing to the ceasefire on November 27.
Hezbollah’s resistance led the Israeli regime to accept the ceasefire after suffering significant battlefield losses over 14 months of fighting.
The latest Israeli attacks could shatter the truce, leaving Lebanon vulnerable to another prolonged conflict.
What he's saying:
Berri said, "Any escalation of violence dragging Lebanon into conflict would only benefit Israel," which he accused of repeatedly violating its ceasefire with Hezbollah.
President Joseph Aoun has also condemned “attempts” to destabilize Lebanon and reignite violence, according to a statement by his office.
“What happened today in the south, and what has continued there since February 18, constitutes a persistent assault on Lebanon and a blow to its rescue project, which the Lebanese have unanimously agreed upon,” the presidency quoted him as saying in an X post.
Hossein Amiri
