Beirut: The Israeli army announced a series of airstrikes on targets in southern Lebanon late Monday, breaching a cease-fire agreement that was established less than a week ago. The military action has intensified tensions in the region, with both nations exchanging fire and accusations. According to Anadolu Agency, the Lebanese National News Agency reported that Israeli warplanes conducted two airstrikes near the town of Jbaa and the area between Houmine El-Fawqa and Deir al-Zahrani. The strikes extended to multiple areas in Iqlim al-Tuffah, as Israeli drones were seen flying over Beirut and its southern suburbs. The town of Arnon in the Nabatieh region was also targeted, as confirmed by Lebanese media. The airstrikes resulted in several injuries, particularly from an attack on a house in Haris in the Bint Jbeil district. The Israeli military justified the airstrikes by stating that rockets had been launched toward northern Israel, triggering air raid sirens in the area of Lehavot HaBashan. In retaliation, the Israeli air force targeted Hezbollah operatives, launchers, and infrastructure across Lebanon. A Hezbollah launcher in Berghoz was specifically struck following the launch of two projectiles toward Mount Dov. Earlier, Hezbollah had claimed responsibility for targeting the Israeli site of Ruwaisat Al-Alam in the Kfar Shuba hills, framing it as a defensive response to Israel's ongoing violations of the cease-fire. Israel Army Radio reported that Hezbollah fired two rockets towards the Har Dov area, which landed in open fields, causing no injuries. The escalating conflict has led Israeli ministers, including Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, to call for a strong response against Hezbollah, marking a significant shift in Israel's strategic stance. The cease-fire agreement, intended to resolve over 14 months of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, mandates Israel to withdraw forces south of the Blue Line while the Lebanese army takes over the southern region within 60 days. Despite the agreement, ongoi ng violations have resulted in numerous casualties and significant displacement. The enforcement of the cease-fire is to be monitored by the US and France, though the specifics remain ambiguous. Lebanese health authorities report that Israeli attacks since October 2023 have killed nearly 4,000 people, injured over 16,500, and displaced over a million.