Beirut: Israeli warplanes launched a series of airstrikes in southern Lebanon, marking a breach of the ceasefire agreement established last year. The Israeli military reported that the strikes were aimed at Hezbollah military positions in the region.

According to Anadolu Agency, the attacks prompted the Israeli army to order evacuations in the towns of Meiss al-Jabal, Kfar Tibnit, and Debbin in the Nabatieh area. Lebanon's state news agency, NNA, confirmed five airstrikes in Meiss al-Jabal, Kfar Tibnit, Debbin, Borj Qalaouiye, and Chehabiyeh. The agency did not provide details on casualties but noted significant infrastructure damage, including the destruction of a building in Kfar Tibnit and an empty house in Borj Qalaouiye.

The Lebanese Health Ministry reported that a Syrian national was wounded in Meiss al-Jabal. The airstrikes led to traffic congestion as residents fled from Kfar Tibnit to Nabatieh and other nearby towns. The Israeli army stated that the strikes targeted several Hezbollah Radwan Force weapons storage facilities in southern Lebanon.

The Lebanese army warned that Israeli incursions are hindering its efforts to deploy forces and ensure arms control south of the Litani River. The army accused Israel of committing over 4,500 violations by land, sea, and air since the offensive on Lebanon began in 2024, citing attacks on civilians and the demolition of homes.

In a separate operation, the Lebanese army dismantled a disguised Israeli spy device discovered during a survey in the Labbouneh area in the Tyre district. The ceasefire, reached in November 2024, followed a period of cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, escalating into a full-scale war by September 2024, resulting in significant casualties.

The truce required Israel to withdraw fully from southern Lebanon by January, but partial withdrawals and continued military presence at five border outposts have led to ongoing tensions in the region.