Israel, Hezbollah Exchange Accusations Over Ceasefire

A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, which took effect just two days ago, has already been violated, with the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) opening fire on 'suspects' they claim breached the agreement. Reports indicate that Israeli artillery struck several locations in southern Lebanon, wounding at least two people in the town of Markaba. The ceasefire, brokered by the U.S. and France, mandates a two-month halt to hostilities and requires Hezbollah to withdraw north of the Litani River while Israel pulls back its troops. In response to the violations, the IDF has warned displaced Lebanese residents against returning to their homes in the contested areas. Despite the ceasefire, Hezbollah has stated it remains prepared to respond to Israeli actions, highlighting the fragile nature of the agreement amid ongoing tensions, particularly with Israel's focus on Hamas in Gaza.