Israel carries out blasts in south Lebanon despite ceasefire deal
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The Israeli army attacked the southern Lebanese town of al-Mansouri and carried out blasts in Majdal Zoun on Friday, Lebanon's National News Agency reported. The explosion in Majdal Zoun was heard as far as Tyre, 15 km away. The attacks continue despite a US-brokered framework agreement signed on June 26.
The Attacks
The Israeli army attacked al-Mansouri and carried out blasts in Majdal Zoun on Friday, according to Lebanon's National News Agency. The explosion in Majdal Zoun was heard as far as Tyre, over 15 km away. On Thursday, an Israeli strike on an ambulance in Nabatieh al-Fawqa injured two medics, which the Lebanese Health Ministry called a 'flagrant violation of international and humanitarian laws'.
The Ceasefire Framework
The attacks occur despite a US-brokered framework agreement signed on June 26, which is supposed to end hostilities and lead to peace. Under the deal, the Lebanese army is to take over Israeli-occupied territories in the south, provided Hezbollah is disarmed. Lebanese and Israeli officials have been meeting regularly, with the next round scheduled for August 4 in Italy.
Hezbollah's Rejection
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem called the agreement 'null and void' and called for armed resistance to push Israel out of Lebanon. The deal sets no timeline for withdrawal, instead outlining two 'pilot zones' where the Lebanese military will gradually assume security responsibility. The Lebanese army deployed to the first pilot-zone villages this week.
What's Next
The next round of talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials is scheduled for August 4 in Italy. It remains unclear whether the attacks will cease before then, as Hezbollah rejects the agreement and Israel continues demolitions.
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Israel carries out blasts in south Lebanon despite ceasefire deal
