Beirut: Israeli fighter jets launched a series of airstrikes on Monday targeting areas in southern and eastern Lebanon.

According to Anadolu Agency, the Lebanese state-run National News Agency reported that the raids hit the rugged border area between Lebanon's Shaara Heights and Syria's Serghaya region, particularly in the vicinity of the eastern Lebanese mountain range.

In southern Lebanon, Israeli jets conducted three airstrikes on the town of Tayr Harfa and one on Srifa. Additionally, an Israeli drone fired two missiles at a waste disposal site in the town of Majdal Selm. These airstrikes were reportedly accompanied by flares and intense activity by Israeli helicopters in the airspace over the targeted areas. As of now, there have been no official reports of injuries or material damage resulting from these strikes.

The Israeli army has stated that the airstrikes were aimed at infrastructure used for the production and storage of 'strategic weapons' by the Lebanese Hezbollah group in the Bekaa region. The army claims that Hezbollah is attempting to reestablish presence and operations within the facility. Moreover, military infrastructure in Srifa was also targeted, with the Israeli army arguing that the site's activities and stored weapons constitute a violation of understandings between Israel and Lebanon.

A fragile ceasefire has been in place in Lebanon since November, which brought an end to months of cross-border warfare between Israel and Hezbollah. This conflict had escalated into a full-scale confrontation in September. Despite the ceasefire, Lebanese authorities have reported nearly 3,000 Israeli violations, resulting in the deaths of nearly 200 people and injuries to around 500 others.

Under the terms of the ceasefire deal, Israel was required to fully withdraw from southern Lebanon by January 26. However, the deadline was extended to February 18 after Israel refused to comply fully. Currently, Israel maintains a military presence at five border outposts.