Israel and Hezbollah trade accusations of ceasefire violations
(VOVWORLD) - The Israeli military said its air force struck a facility used by Hezbollah to store mid-range rockets in southern Lebanon on Thursday, after both sides accused each other of breaching a ceasefire that aims to halt over a year of fighting.
 This photo shows the smoke caused by Israeli airstrikes in the suburb of Beirut, Lebanon, on November 12, 2024.(Photo: Xinhua/ VNA) |
Israel said it also opened fire on Thursday towards what it called "suspects" with vehicles arriving at several areas in the southern zone, saying it was a breach of the truce with the armed group, which came into effect on Wednesday.
Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah in turn accused Israel of violating the deal, saying Israel attacked those returning to the border villages.
The Lebanese army later accused Israel of violating the ceasefire several times on Wednesday and Thursday.
The exchange of accusations highlighted the fragility of the ceasefire, which was brokered by the United States and France to end the conflict, fought in parallel with the Gaza conflict.
The truce lasts for 60 days in the hope of reaching a permanent cessation of hostilities. It stipulates that unauthorized military facilities south of the Litani River should be dismantled, but does not mention military facilities north of the river.