Tensions Rise as Israel Targets Hezbollah Amid Ceasefire Challenges

Israel launched attacks on Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon following the intercept of a rocket. Despite Hezbollah's denial of involvement, Israel continues military responses, impacting the already fragile ceasefire. Both Israel and Hezbollah accuse each other of violating truce terms, escalating regional tensions.

In a significant escalation of regional tensions, Israel targeted Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon on Friday after intercepting a rocket from its northern neighbor. The Israeli military took decisive action, although Hezbollah denied any involvement in the rocket launch.

Israel had committed to a robust response to safeguard its security amidst a fragile ceasefire. This ceasefire, initially intended to end conflict spillover from the Israeli-Hamas war in Gaza, remains under constant threat as both sides consistently accuse each other of violations. Hezbollah suggested that such incidents are excuses for continued Israeli military operations in Lebanon.

Lebanon accused Israel of breaches through airstrikes, while Israel cites Hezbollah's ongoing military presence in the region. The tensions coincide with renewed hostilities between Israel and Hamas, shattering a previous ceasefire agreed upon two months ago.

(With inputs from agencies.)