The Israel Defense Forces said in a statement on Sunday that its air force had attacked a storage facility in southern Lebanon where authorities say Hezbollah was operating “within a weapons storage facility.”
The Israeli military claimed that Hezbollah violated the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon because its members were active on the ground.
Despite the attack, the IDF said it was “operating in accordance with the agreements and understandings between Israel and Lebanon.”
“The IDF operates in accordance with the agreements and understandings between Israel and Lebanon and maintains ceasefire conditions. The IDF remains deployed in southern Lebanon and will operate against any threats posed to the State of Israel and its people.” said the IDF. statement.
Israel invaded southern Lebanon in October as part of an escalating conflict with Hezbollah.
After lengthy negotiations, the Israeli government approved a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah on November 26, which entered into force the next day.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned in applying for approval of the deal that it would depend on Hezbollah’s actions.
“The duration of the ceasefire depends on what happens in Lebanon,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at the time. “We will implement our agreements and respond strongly to any violations. We will continue to work together until we win.”
