Israel's recent airstrike on the Dahiyeh neighborhood of Beirut raises significant concerns regarding the fragile ceasefire with Hezbollah. Conducted despite a ceasefire agreement reached in November, the Israeli military targeted Hezbollah's missile storage sites, causing widespread panic as residents were warned to evacuate. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned Israel's actions, calling for intervention from the US and France to end the strikes. This incident underscores the tenuous nature of the ceasefire following a long period of conflict, with ongoing Israeli airstrikes continuing to threaten Lebanon's sovereignty and stability.
The Israeli military issued an evacuation warning before the bombing, prompting panic as residents fled the area.
The ongoing Israeli attacks on Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity are unacceptable under any pretext, Aoun said.
Fighting started after Hezbollah launched rockets at northern Israel on 8 October 2023 in solidarity with its ally Hamas's attack on southern Israel.
Despite the implementation of the ceasefire, Israel has conducted hundreds of airstrikes across Lebanon since November.
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