Israeli warplanes have struck multiple areas across southern and eastern Lebanon, targeting sites in al-Jabour, al-Qatrani and al-Rayhan in the south, as well as Buday and Hermel in the Bekaa Valley, according to an Al Jazeera correspondent on the ground.
The raids, which also hit Wadi Al-Qusayr near the town of Deir Siryan, mark the latest in a relentless pattern of strikes since a ceasefire took effect in late 2024.
Israel claimed the operations targeted Hezbollah operatives and weapons facilities in what Hezbollah officials have said is part of a campaign to pressure the group into surrendering its arsenal. Hezbollah has categorically refused to disarm while Israeli forces continue bombarding Lebanese territory and occupying southern border areas.
The strikes come just days after Israeli forces said they killed three Hezbollah members on Sunday.
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Israel Strikes Hit Southern, Eastern Lebanon in Latest Truce Violation
12/18/2025
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