Tensions flared along the Lebanon-Israel border this week as both sides accused each other of violating a fragile ceasefire designed to end over a year of fighting. 🔥 The truce, brokered by the U.S. and France, faces its first major test just days after taking effect.
Accusations Fly
Israel’s military reported striking a Hezbollah rocket storage site in southern Lebanon on Thursday – its first airstrike since the ceasefire began. 🚀 Meanwhile, Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah claimed Israeli forces attacked civilians returning to border villages, calling it a \"violation\" of the deal. 😤 Lebanese authorities also accused Israel of multiple ceasefire breaches.
Fragile Peace
The 60-day ceasefire aims to create space for lasting peace talks, but recent clashes highlight its fragility. 💣 Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to \"enforce powerfully\" via a Channel 14 interview, ordering troops to prepare for \"intense war\" if violations continue. 🎙️
Debris, surveillance drones, and renewed curfews along the Litani River zone underscore the high stakes. Families displaced by fighting now face danger trying to check damaged homes. 🏚️
What’s Next?
With both sides on high alert, global observers worry whether diplomacy can outpace rising tensions. 🌍 As one Lebanese resident told local media: \"We want peace, but trust is broken.\" 🤝💔
