Israeli forces strike southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
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Israeli forces carried out airstrikes and artillery fire on several towns in southern Lebanon on September 27, despite the ceasefire in effect since April 17. The strikes targeted buildings and roads in Chaqra, Haddatha, Hiyam, and Mays al-Jabal, causing fires and damage. The attacks come amid ongoing direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon that produced a framework agreement on June 26.
Key Facts
- An Israeli Apache helicopter struck a building with businesses on the Chaqra-Mifdoun road twice.
- Israeli warplanes carried out airstrikes on the area between Haris and Haddatha and on the towns of Hiyam and Mays al-Jabal.
- An Israeli Merkava tank fired four artillery shells at Haddatha, and Israeli soldiers later set fire to a center in the town.
- The Lebanese Health Ministry reported at least 4,386 people killed in Israeli attacks since March 2.
- A framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel was signed on June 26 after the fifth round of direct negotiations in Washington.
The Strikes
An Israeli Apache helicopter targeted a building with businesses on the Chaqra-Mifdoun road twice, according to Lebanon's official NNA agency. Israeli warplanes struck the area between Haris and Haddatha and the towns of Hiyam and Mays al-Jabal. The Israeli army carried out large-scale explosions around the towns of Baraachit and Beit Yahoun in the Bint Jbeil district. An Israeli Merkava tank fired four artillery shells at Haddatha, and Israeli soldiers then advanced to a center in the town and set it on fire.
Ceasefire and Casualties
The ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel took effect on April 17 and was later extended several times. The Lebanese government announced that the number of displaced people in the country exceeded 1 million due to the attacks. The Lebanese Health Ministry reported that at least 4,386 people have been killed in Israeli attacks since March 2. A framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel was signed on June 26 after the fifth round of direct negotiations in Washington.
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