Israel launches airstrikes on Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, violating ceasefire
Smoke billows from the site of Israeli strikes that targeted villages near Lebanon's eastern city of Baalbeck in the Beqaa valley on September 28, 2024.
The Israeli military has launched airstrikes on Lebanon’s eastern Bekaa Valley, targeting multiple locations despite the ceasefire agreement reached on November 27, 2024.
The strikes mark a violation of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, raising concerns about renewed instability in the region. Israel’s continued military operations come as it delays its withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
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- The Israeli military confirmed conducting multiple airstrikes overnight in the Bekaa Valley.
- The targeted sites were described as Hezbollah-affiliated, including infrastructure allegedly used for smuggling weapons near the Lebanon-Syria border.
- Lebanese authorities have not yet reported any casualties.
- Under the ceasefire agreement, Israel was required to withdraw from occupied areas in southern Lebanon within 60 days. However, citing the Lebanese army’s incomplete deployment, Israel extended its occupation until February 18.
- According to Lebanon’s Health Ministry, Israeli attacks since January 26 have killed 26 people and injured 206.
Repeated ceasefire violations and Israel’s extended military presence in Lebanon underscore the fragility of the truce. These developments could heighten tensions and increase the risk of a broader conflict.
