Why it matters:
As cross-border tensions flare, Hezbollah’s restraint signals an effort to avoid escalation. However, with the Israeli regime resuming attacks following alleged rocket fire from southern Lebanon, the fragile truce faces serious challenges.
The big picture:
Despite Hezbollah’s withdrawal from South of the Litani River and its ceasefire compliance, the Israeli regime launched airstrikes on Saturday, killing at least seven people and injuring 40 others across Lebanon. A later strike in Tyre’s al-Raml neighborhood wounded four civilians.
What he’s saying:
Berri on Hezbollah’s stance: "Hezbollah has never violated the ceasefire and has maintained complete restraint to ensure its preservation."
On Israeli aggression: He stated that Hezbollah has deliberately avoided responding to Israeli provocations, standing behind the Lebanese government’s efforts to uphold the ceasefire.
Key points:
- Hezbollah has not fired a single shot since the ceasefire began four months ago.
- Israel claims three rockets were fired from southern Lebanon before launching retaliatory strikes.
- The latest Israeli attacks resulted in multiple civilian casualties in different parts of Lebanon.
Go deeper:
With Hezbollah exercising restraint and supporting government-led ceasefire efforts, the risk of full-scale confrontation hinges on whether the Israeli regime’s airstrikes intensify.
Mojtaba Darabi
