The Lebanese army said on Monday that Israel had struck the country’s territory “using various types of weapons.”
Lebanese sources reported that the Israeli army launched a heavy strike on the town of Kafr Kila in the south of the Arab country. On the 26th day of the ceasefire agreement, the Israeli army violated it six times, raising the total number of attacks to 259 since the truce was signed on November 27. The violations killed 31 people and injured 37, Lebanese sources said.
According to Lebanon’s Ministry of Health, 4,061 people have been killed since 8 October 2023, including 1,106 women and children and 222 health workers. More than 16,000 people have been injured.
Earlier, Israeli army spokesman Avichay Adraee published a social media warning to the residents of South Lebanon. He urged them not to return to their homes in 62 localities on the border with Israel until the next official announcement.
Adraee emphasised that moving south to the said areas could be seen as a threat and become a target for Israeli forces. He also shared a map marking the danger zones.
On November 27, a ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel came into force. Under the agreements, the Lebanese government pledged to prevent any attacks on Israel by Hezbollah or other armed groups on Lebanese territory. Israel, in turn, pledged to refrain from military attacks on land, sea and air targets inside Lebanon.
Lebanese army commander and PM Mikati visit South Lebanon to assess military readiness
Lebanese Army Commander General Joseph Aoun visited the headquarters of the 7th Infantry Brigade at the Joseph Aoun in Marjayoun, where he met with officers and soldiers to review their tasks and military readiness.
Prime Minister Najib Mikati also arrived in South Lebanon on Monday to inspect army units deployed on the frontline. The army commander briefed Mikati on the latest developments in the eastern sector of the region.
