Deadly Strikes in Bekaa Valley: A New Test for Fragile Ceasefire
Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley killed at least 10 and wounded 50, targeting Hezbollah sites and straining an existing U.S.-brokered ceasefire. The strikes, condemned by Lebanon, also targeted a Hamas command center. Both Hezbollah and Hamas refuted Israeli claims about the nature of the attacks.
In a series of high-intensity strikes on Friday, Israeli forces targeted Hezbollah sites in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, leaving at least 10 dead and 50 wounded. Amongst the casualties were eight Hezbollah fighters, according to the group.
The Israeli military justified the strikes as a necessary action against Hezbollah command centers accelerating hostile activities against Israel. The military also reported striking a Hamas command center in Ain al-Hilweh.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun strongly condemned the Israeli actions as violations of Lebanon's sovereignty, while Hezbollah and Hamas disputed Israel's characterization of the operations. These developments threaten the fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire established in 2024.
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