Beirut: Lebanon's Prime Minister Najib Mikati announced on Tuesday that diplomatic contacts are actively being pursued to address and halt recent Israeli violations of the cease-fire agreement. The cease-fire, which was established to end more than 14 months of conflict between the Israeli military and Hezbollah, is facing challenges as Israel has not fully adhered to the terms, particularly regarding its withdrawal from Lebanese border towns. According to Anadolu Agency, the Lebanese government is prioritizing the stabilization of the affected regions to facilitate the return of displaced individuals to their hometowns. Prime Minister Mikati emphasized the need for the Lebanese army's redeployment in southern regions as a critical step toward achieving sustained peace. This strategy is part of a broader cabinet decision aimed at strengthening the army's presence in the south. Despite the cease-fire agreement, tensions remain high following Israeli airstrikes on Tuesday, which resulted in the deaths of at l east 10 individuals in Lebanon. The attacks underscore the fragile nature of the cease-fire, which calls for phased Israeli withdrawal south of the Blue Line de facto border and mandates Lebanese army deployment in the south within a 60-day timeframe. The agreement's implementation is to be monitored by the United States and France, though specifics on the enforcement mechanisms are yet to be clarified. The conflict has taken a heavy toll, with nearly 4,000 fatalities and over 16,500 injuries reported by Lebanese health authorities. Additionally, more than 1 million people have been displaced since the hostilities began in October 2023.