Israel conducts 1st strike on southern Lebanon since cease-fire
An Israeli F-15 fighter jet departing a hangar at an undisclosed location in Israel. (AFP Photo/Handout/Israeli Army)
The Israeli military announced on Thursday that its air force struck an alleged Hezbollah facility used to store medium-range rockets in southern Lebanon. This marks the first Israeli airstrike since a cease-fire took effect on Wednesday morning.
Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee confirmed the airstrike, stating, “A short while ago, Hezbollah activity was detected inside a Hezbollah site that contained medium-range rockets in southern Lebanon. The threat was neutralized by a strike by warplanes.”
Adraee further added, “The IDF is deployed in the southern Lebanon area and is working to thwart any violation of the ceasefire agreement.”
Cease-fire tensions remain high
The Israeli military’s attack came shortly after the cease-fire, which was agreed upon between Israel and Hezbollah, went into effect. While the cease-fire was intended to de-escalate hostilities, tensions remain high in the region. The Israeli military has emphasized that it will continue to monitor any violations of the cease-fire agreement.
Nighttime curfew imposed in southern Lebanon
In addition to the airstrike, the Israeli military also announced a nighttime curfew in southern Lebanon, which came into effect on Thursday.
According to a statement from Avichay Adraee, the curfew prohibits movement or travel south of the Litani River between 5 p.m. (3 p.m. GMT) and 7 a.m. the following day. “Those south of the Litani River must remain where they are,” Adraee said.
