Day after ceasefire, Israel strikes Hezbollah facility in Lebanon

PTC News Desk: The Israeli military on Thursday stated that it struck a location in southern Lebanon belonging to the Iran-backed terrorist group Hezbollah, a day after the group and Israel agreed to a ceasefire.

"A short while ago, terrorist activity was identified in a facility used by Hezbollah to store mid-range rockets in southern Lebanon. The threat was thwarted by an (Israeli Air Force) aircraft. The (Israeli army) remains in southern Lebanon and acting to enforce violations of the ceasefire agreement," the military said.

The ceasefire, mediated by the United States and France, aims to put an end to more than a year of growing conflict. However, both parties have accused one another of violating the terms of the agreement.

Israeli forces opened fire on what they defined as "suspects" arriving at restricted areas in southern Lebanon, while Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah claimed Israel was targeting people attempting to return to border villages.

"There are violations today by Israel, even in this form," Reuters said, citing Fadlallah.

Thursday's airstrike near Baysariyah, north of the Litani River, is Israel's first attack since the truce began. The cease-fire demands the destruction of military infrastructure south of the Litani River and limits offensive actions on both sides. Despite this, Israeli tank fire struck five villages and agricultural areas in southern Lebanon, injuring at least two persons, according to Lebanese sources.