Israeli airstrikes targeted Lebanon, prompting Hezbollah to respond with accusations.
The Israeli Air Force targeted a site in southern Lebanon that was being used by "Hezbollah" for storing medium-range missiles. The strike occurred after both sides accused each other of violating a ceasefire that had been established the day before.
This was reported by RBK-Ukraine citing the Israel Defense Forces and the news agency Reuters.
On Thursday, Israeli military forces opened fire on so-called "suspicious individuals" who arrived in vehicles in several areas of the southern zone. According to the IDF, such actions constituted a violation of the ceasefire with the armed group "Hezbollah," which came into effect on Wednesday, November 27.
The airstrike carried out by Israel on Thursday marked the first since the ceasefire took effect on Wednesday morning. Lebanese security sources and the "Al-Jadeed" channel reported that this occurred near Baisaria, north of the Litani River.
A Hezbollah MP, Hassan Fadlallah, in turn, accused Israel of breaching the agreement.
"The Israeli enemy is attacking those who are returning to the border villages," Fadlallah told reporters, adding that "today there are violations from Israel, even in this form."
The Lebanese Army also accused Israel of breaching the ceasefire several times on Wednesday and Thursday.
Earlier, state media and sources within Lebanon's security agencies reported that Israeli tanks shelled five settlements and several agricultural fields in southern Lebanon. According to their information, at least two people were injured.
All areas are located within 2 kilometers of the "blue line," which demarcates the border between Lebanon and Israel, in a zone that Israeli military forces have declared a no-go area along the border, even after an agreement was reached.
The Israeli military noted that they detected several suspicious activities that posed a threat and violated the terms of the ceasefire agreement.
"Any deviation from this agreement will be met with fire," stated IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi.
Reuters suggested that the incidents described were connected to Lebanese families who were forced to leave their homes near the southern border attempting to return to check on their property. However, Israeli forces continue to remain in Lebanese territory in towns along the border and respond to the presence of these individuals.
Additionally, reporters from the agency heard reconnaissance drones flying over certain areas of southern Lebanon.
On Thursday, the Israeli military reinstated a curfew restricting the movement of residents in southern Lebanon south of the Litani River from 5:00 PM (15:00 GMT) to 7:00 AM.
Ceasefire Agreement Between Israel and Hezbollah
In recent months, hostilities and airstrikes between the Israel Defense Forces and the Lebanese group Hezbollah have intensified. Since the beginning of October, the Israeli army has launched an offensive operation in southern Lebanon to push militants away from the border with Israel.
On November 27, a ceasefire regime between Israel and Hezbollah came into effect. The agreement was reached with the mediation of the United States and France.
According to the agreement, Israel is to withdraw its forces from Lebanese territory within 60 days. In return, Hezbollah terrorists must leave the southern regions of Lebanon, which is expected to ensure they cannot return. Neither side is allowed to initiate offensive operations.
Additionally, under the agreement, unauthorized military sites south of the Litani River must be dismantled, although it does not specify anything about military sites north of the river.
On Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to be prepared for intensive combat operations in the event of a ceasefire violation.
Shortly before the ceasefire began, the Israeli Air Force struck underground factories of Hezbollah where precision-guided missiles were being manufactured.