Israel continues to strike southern Lebanon despite the ceasefire, — NNA
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) continue to shell towns in southern Lebanon, including Al-Khiam and Dbaybin, despite the declared ceasefire.
This was reported by the Lebanese news agency NNA.
According to the publication, Israeli forces used artillery and machine-gun fire, as well as carried out drone strikes in the Western Bekaa region.
Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a ten-day ceasefire had been reached between Israel and Lebanon. According to him, the agreement was allegedly reached by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Lebanese side and the Hezbollah group confirmed the ceasefire, but stated that they reserve the right to take action in the event of an escalation.
Despite this, reports of new strikes indicate a tense situation along the border and uncertainty regarding actual compliance with the ceasefire.
The day before, residents in Beirut celebrated the ceasefire by firing celebratory shots into the air.
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