Israeli warplanes carried out air strikes on targets inside Lebanon on Wednesday, breaking the terms of an extended ceasefire agreement. The attacks came just hours after both sides agreed to prolong the truce, raising immediate questions about the durability of the deal.
The ceasefire extension
The ceasefire, which had been in place for several weeks, was extended late Tuesday. Neither the specific terms nor the duration of the extension were disclosed. The agreement was seen as a fragile step toward de-escalation after months of cross-border fire.
What was hit
Israeli jets struck multiple locations in southern Lebanon, according to reports from the region. There was no immediate confirmation of casualties or the exact nature of the targets. The Israeli military did not release a statement explaining the rationale for the strikes.
Reactions on the ground
Lebanese officials condemned the air strikes as a violation of the ceasefire. In Beirut, the government called for an emergency meeting of the international body overseeing the truce. On the Israeli side, no official comment has been issued.
The extension now appears in jeopardy. The United Nations peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon has urged both parties to exercise restraint. The coming days will test whether diplomatic channels can absorb this breach or whether the region slides back into open conflict.
