Israel-Lebanon Tensions Escalate Amid Rocket Attacks

Tensions have escalated between Israel and Lebanon following recent rocket launches from Lebanese territory into Israel, prompting retaliatory Israeli airstrikes. Lebanese authorities have arrested several individuals in connection with the rocket attacks, while Israel holds Hezbollah and the Lebanese government accountable for the aggression. Israel's Defense Minister, Israel Katz, has warned that Lebanon must enforce the ceasefire agreement, or Israel will continue its military actions, specifically threatening strikes in Beirut if calm is not restored in Israeli border communities. The November ceasefire agreement, brokered by the U.S. and France, is under strain as both sides accuse each other of violations. Despite the agreement, Hezbollah has not fully retreated from the south of the Litani River, and Israel maintains a presence in strategic positions in southern Lebanon. The ongoing conflict reflects the fragile state of the ceasefire and the potential for further escalation in the region.