Israel Strikes South Lebanon After Hezbollah Ceasefire Violation Kills Soldiers

Israel's military announced Wednesday it had begun striking targets in southern Lebanon, citing a "blatant violation of the ceasefire" by Iran-backed Hezbollah. The announcement came shortly after the military ordered residents of al-Mansouri to evacuate, marking the first such warning in weeks.

The military statement followed reports from Israeli media that two Israeli soldiers were killed and seven others wounded in a bomb explosion within a booby-trapped building in Majdalzoun, south Lebanon. The Israeli army explicitly accused Hezbollah of breaching the ceasefire agreement.

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In response to a blatant violation of the ceasefire by the Hezbollah terrorist organization, the IDF has begun conducting precise strikes in southern Lebanon.

Adding to the escalation, an Israeli drone strike targeted Tebnine, a town situated outside the Israeli-designated 'yellow zone'. This marks the first such strike in that area since a ceasefire was established in June. Prior to this, violence in Lebanon had notably decreased following an agreement that included Hezbollah's disarmament, a gradual Israeli troop withdrawal, and the deployment of the Lebanese army to the region.

Despite the general decrease in hostilities, Lebanon had continued to report intermittent Israeli strikes, shelling, and demolitions in southern villages and towns, primarily within the occupied yellow zone. This latest exchange signals a significant increase in tensions.

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