Lebanon reports 11 more Israeli cease-fire violations

ISTANBUL

Lebanese authorities reported on Friday 11 more Israeli violations of the cease-fire agreement that ended hostilities between the Israeli army and the Hezbollah group on Nov. 27.

The reported violations included the demolition of homes, arson, road closures, sweeping operations involving heavy gunfire, and drone activity over various parts of Lebanon.

Israeli drones reportedly flew at low altitude over Beirut and its southern suburbs, areas considered strongholds of Hezbollah, according to NNA.

The Israeli army also barricaded the Bani Hayan road from the Wadi al-Sulouqi area in Marjayoun district. In addition, several homes in the town of Kfarkela were destroyed, and two others were set on fire in the town of Bani Hatan.

Heavy gunfire was reported during sweeping operations in the area between Bani Hayan and Talloussa. In Bint Jbeil, Israeli bulldozers demolished homes in Naqoura, NNA reported.

The latest breaches bring the total number of Israeli violations to 364 since the cease-fire took effect, according to an Anadolu tally based on figures released by Lebanese authorities.

Under the cease-fire terms, Israel is required to withdraw its forces south of the Blue Line - a de facto border - in phases, while the Lebanese army is to deploy in southern Lebanon within 60 days.

Data from the Lebanese Health Ministry indicates that since Israel’s onslaught against Lebanon began on Oct. 8, 2023, at least 4,063 victims have been killed, including women, children, and health workers, while 16,664 others have been injured.

*Writing by Ahmed Asmar