The IDF conducted airstrikes on Hezbollah sites in Lebanon, citing ceasefire violations. Hezbollah’s Naim Qassem warned against delays in Israeli withdrawal and criticized U.S. policies toward Palestine. The situation remains tense as the scheduled Israeli withdrawal approaches, with further implications for regional stability.
On Sunday evening, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) executed strikes against Hezbollah military sites located in the Bekaa Valley of Lebanon, citing violations of a ceasefire agreement. The IDF claimed that the operation was based on intelligence and specifically targeted areas where Hezbollah operatives were detected, leading to concerns about ongoing ceasefire violations.
According to reports by Lebanese news outlet Al-Jadeed, the strikes occurred in two villages, Khirbet and Halbata. Concurrently, explosions were noted in Shlomi and Nahariya, signaling demolition activities before the IDF’s scheduled withdrawal from southern Lebanon, set to complete by Tuesday.
In a televised address, Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem condemned U.S. policies regarding Palestinians and warned against displacement plans for Gaza’s residents. He criticized President Trump’s stance on Palestinian issues, labeling them as “political genocide” and emphasized that Israel’s actions are supported by the U.S.
Qassem affirmed the Lebanese people’s right to oppose Israeli actions and stressed the importance of Israel’s full withdrawal from southern Lebanon by the February 18 deadline. He implied that any failure to adhere to this timeline would invoke unspecified responses from Lebanon regarding the Israeli presence.
The IDF is anticipated to fulfill its withdrawal commitments from village territories. However, there are reports indicating that Israel intends to maintain control over five strategically vital locations along the Lebanese border.
The recent IDF airstrikes in the Bekaa Valley highlight escalating tensions stemming from Hezbollah’s alleged ceasefire violations. Secretary-General Naim Qassem’s remarks reflect the ongoing conflict dynamics, revealing Hezbollah’s resolve to counter Israel’s moves while expressing opposition to U.S. policies on Palestine. The impending IDF withdrawal raises questions about future stability in the region as both sides navigate complex geopolitical challenges.
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