Israel launches attacks on Hezbollah sites in southeastern Lebanon - Israel allegedly conducts strikes against Hezbollah bases in southern regions of Lebanon
In a series of events that unfolded on Sunday, intense attacks were reported in the Ali al-Taher forest area, resulting in fires. The Israeli army claimed to have struck Hisbollah facilities in Southern Lebanon, which they considered a violation of agreements between Israel and Lebanon.
The Israeli military's actions followed reports of Hisbollah activity in the same area, as confirmed by the state-run Lebanese news agency NNA. Fighter jets were used in the attacks, and the Israeli military reportedly shot down a large number of guided missiles during the operation. Thick smoke plumes were visible in the impact areas, as captured by the AFP news agency.
The attacks come amidst a long-standing conflict between Israel and Hisbollah, with the latter often accused of continuing military activity in the border area. This has led to regular strikes by the Israeli army on Hisbollah targets.
It's important to note that in early August, under US pressure, the Lebanese government tasked the army with drafting a plan to disarm Hisbollah. However, the militia has since declared it will ignore such a decision.
The conflict escalated further in October 2023, with Hisbollah immediately beginning intensified rocket fire on Israel following the start of the Gaza war. Thousands of people were displaced on both sides of the border as a result of the ongoing tension.
Interestingly, the Beaufort area in Southern Lebanon, which has been a hotspot of conflict in the past, was not mentioned as a location in the provided paragraphs, suggesting it may be a new location to consider.
The ceasefire agreement reached in November, which intended to withdraw Hisbollah from the border area with Israel behind the Litani River and dismantle its military strongholds, seems to have been short-lived. The Israeli army demands the disarmament of the militia as a condition for ending attacks in Lebanon.
Reports suggest that Iran is reinforcing the Hisbollah militia in southern Lebanon after Israeli forces allegedly attacked Hezbollah positions there. The situation remains volatile, with both sides showing no signs of backing down from their positions.
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