The Israeli military reported that Hezbollah fired two projectiles into a disputed border zone on Monday, marking the first attack by the Lebanese militant group since a ceasefire took effect last week.
The attack came after Lebanon accused Israel of violating the truce more than 50 times in recent days, as AP reported.
Hezbollah stated that the assault was a warning to Israel over its alleged ceasefire violations. The Israeli military confirmed that two projectiles were launched towards Mount Dov, a disputed Israeli-controlled area known as Shebaa Farms, located where the borders of Lebanon, Syria, and Israel meet. Israel said the projectiles landed in open areas, and no injuries were reported.
The attack followed a US- and French-brokered ceasefire agreement that came into effect last Wednesday, aiming to halt over a year of conflict between Hezbollah and Israel. The ceasefire, which calls for a 60-day halt in fighting, has been fragile, with both sides accusing each other of violations.
Meanwhile, on Sunday, Israeli jets carried out an airstrike on a southern Lebanese border village, while Israeli troops shelled other areas still under Israeli control. The National News Agency of Lebanon reported no immediate casualties. The Israeli military did not comment on the strike in the village of Yaroun, and Hezbollah has not responded either.
Israel has continued to impose restrictions on the movement of displaced Lebanese, urging them not to return to several southern villages during the ceasefire period. The military has also maintained a daily curfew for movement across the Litani River, from 5 pm to 7 am.
Lebanese officials, including Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati and the Lebanese military, have been vocal in criticizing Israel for its strikes and overflights, accusing Israel of violating the ceasefire. The Lebanese military has filed complaints, but there has been no clear military action from Hezbollah in response, suggesting that the ceasefire has not completely broken down yet. Israel, however, has defended its actions, stating that the strikes were aimed at preventing potential Hezbollah attacks.