Israeli military strikes Hezbollah command centre after ceasefire breach leaves three soldiers wounded

The Israeli Prime Minister’s office issued an unusually timed statement on Saturday following military operations in Lebanon, stating that Hezbollah violated the ceasefire agreement when its fighters attacked Israeli Defence Force (IDF) troops in the security zone, seriously wounding three soldiers. According to the statement, the IDF responded by striking a Hezbollah command centre from which the order to attack had been issued. The office claimed that only after the strike did the IDF discover that Hezbollah had deliberately positioned civilians within the military compound, using them as human shields. The Saturday timing of the statement was notable, as Israeli government offices typically do not release official announcements on the Jewish sabbath unless circumstances are deemed exceptional. The development marks a significant escalation following the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, which has been in effect for several weeks. The incident underscores the fragile nature of the truce and raises questions about both sides’ commitment to maintaining the agreement.

Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.