Israeli Military Statement

According to a statement released by the Israeli army, the strikes focused on disrupting Hezbollah’s operational capabilities. Air Force planes attacked a site to manage the Hezbollah fire and defense system in the Jabal Al -Boufour (Al -Shaqif) area in southern Lebanon, which was used to manage the party’s fire and defense system, the statement read.

• The targeted site allegedly managed Hezbollah’s fire and defense systems.
• Israeli forces claim to have targeted saboteurs, combat resources, and underground facilities.
• The army asserts the site was part of a strategic underground project and is now out of service.

The israeli military further stated that the existence of this site and the terrorist activity in it is a flagrant violation of the understandings between the State of Israel and Lebanon.

Lebanese Media Reports

The Lebanese News Agency reported a wide air aggression against the Nabatiyeh area carried out by Israeli warplanes. The agency detailed a violent series of raids and in two batches targeting areas that extend between the towns of Kafrbinit, Nabatiyeh al -Fawqa, Kfarman. The strikes reportedly began at approximately 9:15 a.m. Greenwich Mean Time.

Impact on Local Population

The Lebanese News Agency also noted that the raids caused huge explosions that echoed in most of the Nabatiyeh and southern regions, leading to terror and panic among residents. Many parents reportedly rushed to schools to evacuate their children, causing significant traffic congestion.

Dr. Jamal Sabbagh, who was conducting health visits at a school near Nabatieh, recounted the scene:

We heard a strong worm, about ten consecutive strikes. Some children were afraid and a panic that prevailed and the professors were also afraid.

Dr. Jamal Sabbagh, France press

He added, There was a state of confusion and tension, noting that the strikes targeted the mountains in the vicinity of Nabatieh.

Ceasefire Violations and Recent Events

Despite an existing ceasefire agreement that came into effect on Nov. 27, Israeli forces have continued to conduct strikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon. This agreement followed a period of heightened conflict linked to the war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

the recent strikes occurred a day after the killing of Khaled Ahmed Al -Ahmad, a commander in the military wing of Hamas, in an Israeli raid in Sidon, southern Lebanon. The Israeli army confirmed the operation, stating that Al-Ahmad held the position of Hamas operations official in the western sector in Lebanon and that his activities posed a threat to the State of Israel and its citizens.

Lebanese Government Stance

The Lebanese government has recently reiterated its commitment to limit weapons in the hands of the state, amid increasing pressure from the United States to disarm Hezbollah. This pressure follows significant losses in Hezbollah’s military and leadership structure during its conflict with Israel.

Ceasefire Agreement Details

The ceasefire agreement, brokered by the United States and France, stipulated the withdrawal of Hezbollah forces from the border region south of the Litani River, approximately 30 kilometers from the Israeli border. It also called for the dismantling of Hezbollah’s military infrastructure in exchange for increased deployment of the Lebanese army and the United nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) near the border.

The agreement also required Israel to withdraw from areas it had entered in southern Lebanon during the war, with the exception of five strategic high points that allow for surveillance of the border region.