Israel strikes across south, eastern Lebanon in latest truce violation

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 75% complete by Al Jazeera StaffDecember 18, 2025 at 10:18 AM

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On December 18, 2025, Israel conducted air strikes in southern and eastern Lebanon, violating a ceasefire that began in late 2024. The attacks targeted areas including al-Jabour, al-Qatrani, al-Rayhan, Buday, Hermel, and Wadi Al-Qusayr. Israel claims the strikes target Hezbollah operatives and arms sites to pressure the group to disarm, while Hezbollah refuses to disarm while Israel continues to bombard and occupy parts of Lebanon. Tensions rose after Israel bombed Beirut, killing a Hezbollah commander. The UN has criticized the ongoing Israeli bombardment, reporting numerous civilian deaths since the ceasefire and warning of potential war crimes. Despite the violence, Lebanon and Israel recently sent envoys to a committee monitoring the ceasefire, a move criticized by Hezbollah.

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