‘Israel’ drone strikes hit southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
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- ‘Israeli’ drone destroyed a bulldozer in Shebaa with three missiles, while a separate strike targeted the outskirts of Yater, with no reported injuries.
- The incidents mark fresh violations of the November 2024 ceasefire, amid continued reconnaissance flights and heightened military deployments in southern Lebanon.
A drone operated by ‘Israel’ struck a bulldozer in the town of Shebaa in southern Lebanon, destroying it completely, while another drone carried out an airstrike on the outskirts of Yater, marking the latest violations of the ceasefire agreement reached by the two sides last year.
A Lebanese security source said the bulldozer was hit by three direct missiles, causing material damage without any reported injuries. The strikes coincided with intensive surveillance flights by ‘Israeli’ reconnaissance aircraft over the Tyre and Yanooh areas overnight and into the morning.
The Lebanese army remains deployed around the targeted homes, setting up checkpoints at village entrances to monitor the situation and protect civilians. According to local sources, the ‘Israeli’ army temporarily halted a planned strike on a building in Yanooh to avoid direct escalation, a step taken with partial coordination with the Lebanese army.
Ceasefire under renewed strain
In a statement, the ‘Israeli’ army said it continues to monitor the southern border areas, stressing its determination to prevent any attempts by Hezbollah to redeploy or rearm. It added that its forces remain present to respond to any immediate threat.
The incidents come amid rising tensions along the Lebanese-‘Israeli’ border, as international warnings grow over the possibility of a wider ‘Israeli’ offensive on Lebanon. The Lebanese government is pursuing diplomatic contacts to shield the country and its infrastructure from further escalation.
A ceasefire between Hezbollah and ‘Israel’ has been in place since November 27, 2024. However, the ‘Israeli’ army has continued to carry out limited airstrikes and incursions in southern Lebanon, while international efforts persist to reinforce the truce and address the presence of armed groups in the area.
