Jerusalem, Feb 23 (EFE).- The Israeli Army Sunday said it had bombed a Hezbollah position in southern Lebanon, targeting a site containing rocket launchers and weapons.
“The IDF (Israeli Defense Forces) recently struck military sites, including rocket launchers and weapons stockpiles, in the Al-Balkah area and other locations in southern Lebanon, where Hezbollah activity was detected,” the army said in a statement.
“Hezbollah’s actions violate the understandings between Israel and Lebanon and pose a threat to Israel and its citizens. The IDF will continue to act against any threat to Israel.”
Lebanon’s state news agency NNA reported that Israeli warplanes struck the area between Qlaileh and Samaiyeh in the Tyre district, as well as another target on the outskirts of Ansar, without providing further details.
A cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah took effect on Nov. 27, initially set for 60 days, requiring the parallel withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon.
However, the timeline was extended until Feb. 18 due to mutual accusations of non-compliance.
The agreement stipulated an Israeli military withdrawal from all occupied areas in southern Lebanon, with Lebanese Armed Forces taking their place.
Hezbollah, in turn, was to retreat north of the Litani River, about 30 kilometers from the Israeli border.
Despite this, the Israeli government announced it would maintain military positions on five strategic hills in southern Lebanon to monitor Hezbollah activity and prevent attacks, a move condemned by Lebanon and the United Nations. EFE
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