Israeli Air Strikes Kill Four in Lebanon Amid Ceasefire Breach

Israeli airstrikes on October 23, 2025, targeted Hezbollah positions in eastern and southern Lebanon, killing four people including two Hezbollah members, according to Lebanese health authorities and the National News Agency. The strikes focused on areas in the Bekaa Valley, Nabatieh, and the Hermel range, involving attacks on a military camp, a precision missile production site, and a weapons storage facility. These attacks represent a breach of the US-brokered ceasefire signed in November 2024, which was intended to end hostilities following a year-long conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Despite the ceasefire, Israel continues near-daily strikes in Lebanon, citing ongoing threats from Hezbollah, while maintaining military outposts along the border. The Lebanese government has considered disarming Hezbollah under US pressure, a move opposed by the militant group and its allies. The situation remains tense as the conflict that began in October 2023 has resulted in thousands of casualties and ongoing violence despite cessation efforts.