Lebanon reports 4 more Israeli violations to ceasefire

BEIRUT

Lebanese media on Friday reported four more Israeli violations to the ceasefire agreement that took effect 52 days ago between Israel and Lebanon.

According to the National News Agency, the Israeli army blew up several homes in Meiss El-Jabal town of Marjayoun district in southern Lebanon.

The Israeli drones were detected flying at a low altitude over Beirut's southern suburb, the main stronghold of the Hezbollah group.

The news agency also reported that a Syrian national was arrested by the Israeli army while grazing a herd of cattle on the outskirts of the Rmeish town.

Lebanon and Israel reached a ceasefire deal on Nov. 27 to end over 14 months of fighting between the Israeli army and the Hezbollah group since the start of the Gaza war.

Lebanese authorities have reported, however, more than 564 Israeli violations of the ceasefire, including the death of 37 people and injury of 45 others.

Under the ceasefire terms, Israel is required to withdraw its forces south of the Blue Line – a de facto border – in phases, while the Lebanese army is to deploy in southern Lebanon within 60 days.

Data from the Lebanese Health Ministry indicates that since Israel’s onslaught against Lebanon began on Oct. 8, 2023, at least 4,068 people have been killed, including women, children, and health workers, while 16,670 others have been injured.

*Writing by Ahmed Asmar