Israeli Airstrikes Kill Six, Injure Ten Across Eastern Lebanon

Israeli airstrikes on eastern Lebanon have resulted in at least six deaths and multiple injuries, including strikes on a vehicle near the Syrian border and a residential area in Kfar Dan. These attacks violate a US-brokered ceasefire agreement from November 2024, which required Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanese villages by February 2025, a deadline Israel has not met. The strikes coincide with Lebanon's government endorsing a US-backed proposal to disarm Hezbollah by the end of the year, a move rejected by Hezbollah, which refuses to disarm as long as Israeli attacks and occupation continue. The Israeli military claims it is targeting Hezbollah infrastructure, but many strikes have hit civilian areas, raising concerns over the impact on Lebanese civilians. US Congressman Darrell Issa has suggested that if Hezbollah disarms, the US would push Israel to withdraw from Lebanese territory, though skepticism remains about this outcome given Israel’s continued violations. The ongoing conflict, which escalated after Hezbollah’s support for Hamas in 2023, has resulted in thousands of casualties and persistent instability despite ceasefire efforts.