Feb 12 β€’ 07:47 UTC πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Qatar Al Jazeera

Israeli forces blow up buildings in two towns in southern Lebanon

Israeli military forces have entered southern Lebanon, detonating buildings in the towns of Kfarkala and Adaisseh amid rising tensions along the border.

Israeli military forces conducted a significant incursion into southern Lebanon, targeting the border towns of Kfarkala and Adaisseh on Thursday. Reports indicate that in Kfarkala, troops detonated a residential building in the dawn hours while another unit advanced towards Adaisseh, where they rigged and exploded two homes at the outskirts of the town. This escalation of military action comes amid increasing tensions along the Lebanese-Israeli border, coinciding with ongoing violations of the ceasefire agreement established with Hezbollah in November 2024, resulting in casualties among both sides.

The recent Israeli actions in Lebanon are part of a broader campaign that began in October 2023, which has already led to over 4,000 fatalities and around 17,000 injuries in Lebanon. The situation deteriorated further in September 2024, evolving into a comprehensive war. This escalation underscores the urgent need for resolution and highlights the dire humanitarian crisis that has arisen as a result of the conflict.

Beirut has consistently called for an end to what it terms the daily aggression and occupation by Israeli forces over Lebanese territory. Despite these appeals, Israel continues to challenge the terms of the ceasefire, maintaining its control over five Lebanese hills captured during the last conflict, alongside other territories occupied for decades. This persistent occupation and military activity further complicate the prospects for lasting peace and stability in the region.

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