Israeli strikes in south Lebanon kill one person, wound another, as tensions persist over Hezbollah’s disarmament and border security.
BEIRUT: Israeli strikes in south Lebanon killed one person and wounded another on Sunday, according to the Lebanese health ministry.
The Israeli military stated it targeted Hezbollah members in the area of Yater, a town approximately five kilometres from the border.
The health ministry in Beirut reported the casualties resulted from two strikes on a vehicle and a motorbike.
In a separate development, Lebanon’s army said it discovered and dismantled an Israeli spy device in Yarun, another border area.
The strikes occur despite a November 2024 ceasefire intended to end hostilities linked to the Gaza war.
Israel has maintained regular strikes and kept troops in areas it deems strategic in south Lebanon.
Under international pressure, Lebanon has committed to disarming Hezbollah south of the Litani River by year’s end.
Israel has questioned the Lebanese military’s effectiveness and accused Hezbollah of rearming.
US Senator Lindsey Graham, visiting Israel, echoed accusations that Hezbollah is attempting to make more weapons.
More than 340 people have been killed by Israeli fire in Lebanon since the ceasefire, an AFP tally shows.
This week, Lebanon’s army chief agreed in Paris to document progress on Hezbollah’s disarmament.
On Friday, Lebanese and Israeli civilian representatives held a second meeting of the ceasefire monitoring committee.
Israel said the meeting aimed to ensure Hezbollah’s disarmament and strengthen border security. – AFP
