On Saturday, the Israeli military intercepted rockets launched from Lebanon, marking a breach of the November ceasefire with Hezbollah. Defense Minister Israel Katz asserted that Lebanon is responsible for maintaining this ceasefire, reiterating that Israel vowed to protect its Galilee communities. This reflects the complex obligations outlined in the US-brokered agreement, which includes Lebanon's responsibility to remove military assets in the south and ensure Hezbollah's disarmament. Despite these stipulations, both sides accuse each other of not fully complying with the ceasefire terms.
The Lebanese government bears responsibility for upholding the ceasefire, said Defense Minister Israel Katz after Israel intercepted rockets from Lebanon for the first time since November's ceasefire.
Katz emphasized that Israel's commitment to security extends to Galilee communities, stating, 'The rule for Metula is the rule for Beirut,' clarifying the seriousness of rocket fire threats.
The US-brokered ceasefire demands the Lebanese government dismantle military structures and ensure Hezbollah's disarmament, as mutual compliance has been called into question by both parties.
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