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Israeli warplanes launch strikes on eastern Lebanon amid ceasefire violations

Monday, 08 September 2025 2:29 PM [ Last Update: Tuesday, 09 September 2025 7:47 AM ]

Smoke rises following a series of Israeli strikes on the outskirts of Harbata and Labweh villages in the Baalbek district, eastern Lebanon, on September 8, 2025. (Photo via social media)

A series of Israeli airstrikes has killed five people and injured another five in eastern Lebanon, marking the latest in a series of ceasefire violations along the border between the Arab nation and the occupied Palestinian territories.

The Public Health Emergency Operations Center at the Lebanese Health Ministry said in a press release that the Israeli warplanes targeted areas in the Baalbek-Hermel governorate on Monday afternoon.

The al-Mayadeen news television channel, citing local sources, reported that the Israeli military aircraft carried out 12 strikes on the outskirts of Harbata and Labweh villages in the Baalbek district.

Israeli army spokesman Avichay Adraee claimed in a statement that the military struck “several Hezbollah targets in the Bekaa Valley region of Lebanon,” including ones belonging to the resistance group’s elite Radwan Force.

The attack comes after Lebanon’s government said last week that its military would begin implementing a plan to disarm Hezbollah, without disclosing details.

Lebanese president urges US to push Israel to leave southern Lebanon

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun urged Washington to push Israel to end its occupation in southern Lebanon, saying the move would pave the way for the Lebanese army to take full control of the area.

In light of considerable losses experienced over nearly 14 months of warfare and the inability to fulfill its objectives in the offensive against Lebanon, Israel had no choice but to accept a ceasefire with the Hezbollah resistance movement, which came into effect on November 27.

Since that time, Israeli forces have been conducting assaults on Lebanon, which include airstrikes, thereby violating the ceasefire.

On January 27, Lebanon declared its decision to prolong the ceasefire with Israel until February 18.

Nonetheless, Israel persists in its occupation of five key areas in southern Lebanon, specifically Labbouneh, Mount Blat, Owayda Hill, Aaziyyeh, and Hammamis Hill, all located in proximity to the border.

Despite near-daily Israeli airstrikes and repeated violations of Lebanese airspace and sovereignty, Hezbollah remains the only credible military force capable of confronting the occupation and preventing further Israeli incursions.

As calls to disarm the Lebanese resistance group grow louder from Washington and Israel, many in the Arab nation argue that such efforts ignore the core issue of Israel’s continued violations of Lebanese sovereignty.

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