Israel Launches Airstrikes After Hezbollah Attack

Tensions have escalated between Israel and Hezbollah following a ceasefire agreement that came into effect last week, with both sides accusing each other of violations. The Israeli military launched airstrikes targeting Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon after the group fired rockets at Israeli positions in the disputed Shebaa Farms area. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz condemned the attacks as serious ceasefire violations, vowing a harsh response. Lebanon's Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri criticized Israel's actions as breaches of the truce, which mandates Hezbollah's withdrawal from positions south of the Litani River. The ceasefire agreement, mediated by the United States and involving UN peacekeepers, aims to end 13 months of conflict that resulted in significant casualties and displacement. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has urged all parties to adhere to the ceasefire terms to prevent further escalation.