Israeli drone strikes kill three civilians in southern Lebanon amid ceasefire
At least three civilians were killed when Israeli military aircraft carried out separate airstrikes targeting vehicles in southern Lebanon in a blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement with the Arab country.
Lebanon’s official National News Agency reported that an Israeli drone struck a car early on Sunday as it was traveling along a road in Yater municipality of the Bint Jbeil district, killing an individual and seriously injuring another.
Lebanon’s Ministry of Health confirmed the casualties, stating that the aerial attack took place at around 2 a.m. local time (0000 GMT) when an Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle fired a guided missile at a four-wheel-drive BMW X5.
Hours later, another Israeli drone strike targeted a car in Mays al-Jabal municipality of the Marjayoun district, killing a civilian.
The developments came a day after an Israeli drone strike hit a vehicle in the southern border town of Burj al-Muluk, leaving an individual dead.
The Israeli military claimed in a statement that the strike had targeted a member of the Hezbollah resistance movement who was “engaged in activity” against the regime.
Israel was forced to accept a ceasefire with Hezbollah after suffering substantial losses during almost 14 months of hostilities and not accomplishing its objectives in its offensive against Lebanon. The truce came into effect on November 27.
‘Since the start of the agreement, though, the occupation forces have been conducting near-daily attacks on Lebanon in violation of the ceasefire, including airstrikes across the Arab nation.
On January 27, Lebanon announced its agreement to extend the ceasefire with Israel until February 18.
However, Israel now maintains its occupation of five strategic locations in southern Lebanon, namely Labbouneh, Mount Blat, Owayda Hill, Aaziyyeh, and Hammamis Hill, near the border beyond the February 18 deadline.
Lebanon has rejected the continued presence of Israeli troops, a violation of the ceasefire and the withdrawal deadline. Senior authorities in Beirut say they will “adopt all means” to force the occupation forces out of the Arab country.
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