An Israeli drone strike targeting a car in southern Lebanon's Kunin area killed one person on Saturday, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry, marking the latest escalation in a region still grappling with fragile peace efforts. The attack occurred despite a November ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, raising concerns about renewed hostilities.
Escalating Violence
Saturday's strike follows Friday's deadly attacks, where a woman was killed and 25 others injured in Nabatiyeh. Lebanon's National News Agency reported the woman died in an Israeli drone strike on an apartment, though Israel denied targeting civilian structures. Military spokesperson Avichay Adraee claimed a rocket stored in a "fire and defense array" site exploded during the strike.
Ceasefire Challenges
The November ceasefire required Israel to withdraw troops from Lebanon and Hezbollah to move fighters north of the Litani River. However, Israel maintains a presence in five strategic locations in southern Lebanon, while UN peacekeepers and the Lebanese army oversee the buffer zone. Analysts warn unresolved territorial disputes and military posturing threaten long-term stability.
Hezbollah has not officially commented on recent strikes. The group and Israel have exchanged sporadic fire since the ceasefire, underscoring persistent friction along the border.
