Israel Strikes Hezbollah Targets in Beirut, Breaching Ceasefire

On March 28, Israel conducted airstrikes in Beirut's southern suburbs for the first time since the ceasefire with Hezbollah was established in November, targeting sites linked to the group's drone operations. This escalation followed the firing of two rockets from Lebanon into northern Israel earlier that day, which Hezbollah denied responsibility for, stating it was committed to the ceasefire. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz emphasized that Lebanon is held responsible for the rocket fire and vowed to protect Galilee's residents. The strikes prompted panic among civilians in the area, with reports of secondary explosions and significant destruction. Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam called for investigations to identify those behind the rocket launches, which threaten Lebanon's stability. International responses included condemnation from French President Emmanuel Macron, who described the attacks as unacceptable and a violation of the ceasefire.