Israeli Military Prohibits Border Area Return Amid Fragile Cease-Fire
Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee issued a warning on Friday, prohibiting Lebanese residents from moving south toward a line of villages along the border. Adraee’s statement on X emphasized that anyone attempting to return to the area “puts themselves in danger” until further notice.
The warning follows escalating tensions despite the cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, which took effect on Wednesday. On Thursday, Israeli forces fired at what they described as “suspects” in vehicles entering the southern zone, claiming it breached the truce.
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Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah accused Israel of targeting civilians returning to border villages, calling it a violation of the cease-fire. “The Israeli enemy is attacking those returning to the border villages,” Fadlallah told reporters, criticizing what he referred to as continued Israeli aggression.
In addition to Thursday’s warning shots, the Israeli Air Force struck a Hezbollah facility allegedly used to store mid-range rockets, marking the first airstrike since the truce began. The Lebanese Army also accused Israel of multiple cease-fire violations over the past two days.
The cease-fire, brokered by the US and France, aims to halt hostilities for 60 days to pave the way for a more permanent agreement. However, the warnings and mutual accusations accentuate the fragility of the truce as displaced Lebanese families attempt to return home.
