The Israeli army announced Wednesday that it had intercepted several rockets fired from Lebanon by Hezbollah, while Lebanese security sources reported an Israeli airstrike targeting a vehicle near Beirut. These exchanges of fire come amid persistent tensions that threaten a US-backed ceasefire agreement.
According to a statement from Hezbollah, the Lebanese Shiite movement, backed by Iran, claimed responsibility for a barrage of rockets targeting an Israeli army position in northern Lebanon. This is the first cross-border attack claimed by the group since Monday, marking a significant resumption of military exchanges despite attempts at de-escalation.
For its part, Israel claimed to have intercepted "hostile aircraft" as well as projectiles fired from Lebanon. Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes reportedly hit areas in southern Lebanon, particularly around Khaldeh, near Beirut, according to local sources, illustrating the continued military operations on both sides of the border.
These new clashes come as Lebanon remains at the heart of regional tensions. The Lebanese Ministry of Health has indicated that the death toll in the country has now surpassed 3,500, amid prolonged violence that fuels fears of a new, large-scale escalation.
Recent developments are testing a US-mediated agreement aimed at reducing attacks between the various parties. The US president Donald Trump reportedly intervened behind the scenes to try to limit Israeli strikes and contain Hezbollah's actions, while diplomatic discussions around a broader agreement involving Iran remain extremely fragile.
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