After days of relentless cross-border exchanges that brought the region to the brink of a wider war, a fragile ceasefire has come into effect as of 4:00 AM this morning. Announced by both Israeli and Lebanese officials, the agreement follows intensive international mediation efforts and represents a critical step toward easing tensions that have long plagued the volatile northern border.
Read more: Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Begins Despite Reservations
In a bold and strategic series of airstrikes, the Israel Air Force (IAF) launched an intense campaign targeting key Hezbollah infrastructure in Beirut’s southern suburbs and southern Lebanon. These meticulously planned operations, carried out on Tuesday, struck at the heart of Hezbollah's military and command capabilities, delivering a significant setback to the terror organization.
Read more: Relentless Pre-Ceasefire Strikes: IAF Decimating Hezbollah In Beirut
In an unprecedented military campaign, the Israel Defense Forces’ (IDF) elite 91st Division has achieved a significant milestone by advancing to the Litani River in southern Lebanon's eastern sector. This marks the first time since Israel’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon in 2000 that IDF forces have reached this critical point. Simultaneously, troops have also targeted and secured the Wadi Saluki area, a notorious hub for Hezbollah activity. The operation has unveiled a staggering cache of weapons and dismantled extensive terror infrastructure, underlining the depth of Hezbollah’s entrenchment in the region.
Read more: In Major Blow to Hezbollah, IDF Advances to Litani River
In a dramatic intensification of hostilities, Israel launched targeted strikes against Hezbollah strongholds in southern Beirut on Sunday, even as the Iran-backed terror group unleashed one of the heaviest barrages of projectiles into Israel since the current conflict began. Approximately 250 projectiles, including missiles and drones, rained down on Israeli territory, striking residential areas and causing significant damage. The attacks marked another perilous escalation in a war that has already claimed thousands of lives.
Read more: Israel Strikes Hezbollah Strongholds As Ceasefire Rumors Pick Up Steam
In a fiery condemnation of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissed the recent arrest warrants issued for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant as “insufficient,” demanding far harsher penalties.
Read more: Khamenei Demands Death Sentences for Netanyahu Amid ICC Warrants
