Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah have accused each other of violating the ceasefire that came into effect on Friday. At least 10 people were killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon on Saturday, reports UNN citing the BBC.
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According to the Lebanese agency NNA, Israeli aircraft and drones struck a number of targets in the south of the country and in the Bekaa Valley. Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces stated that overnight Hezbollah fired over 50 shells at Israeli troops in southern Lebanon, which prompted retaliatory strikes.
Hezbollah stated that it continues to adhere to the ceasefire agreements but will respond to any attempts by Israel to expand its presence on Lebanese territory. The group claims that Israeli forces tried to infiltrate the area of Ali al-Taher hill, after which a combat clash occurred between the sides.
Among the dead are civilians and a military serviceman
According to the BBC, a strike on a three-story residential building in the town of Barish killed four members of one family – a father, mother, and two children. The Lebanese army also reported the death of one of its servicemen during one of the Israeli strikes.
A senior Hezbollah official stated that the group will not allow Israel "freedom of movement" on Lebanese territory and considers armed resistance legitimate as long as Israeli forces remain in the country.
The ceasefire officially came into effect at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, but within a few hours hostilities had effectively resumed.