At least two people have been killed when the Israeli military carried an airstrike in the Nabatieh governorate of southern Lebanon.
It marked the latest violation of a ceasefire agreement in place since November 2024 between Lebanon and the Israeli regime.
Lebanon’s official National News Agency (NNA) reported that an Israeli drone strike targeted a civilian car in the village of Zebdine on Monday, killing a man as well as his wife and injuring another person.
NNA identified the man as Hassan Atwi, who was wounded and lost his sight when Israel blew up hundreds of pagers and walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah members last year.
His wife, Zainab Raslan who was driving, was also killed.
According to the Lebanese official media, the couple had two sons killed during Israel’s recent nearly 14-month aggression.
The Israeli military asserted in a statement that Atwi was a “significant source of knowledge” in Hezbollah, and led efforts to rebuild infrastructure and procure equipment for the air defense array.
Also on Monday, Israeli warplanes carried out a series of airstrikes on the heights overlooking the town of Zighrine in Hermel border region of eastern Lebanon.
There were no immediate reports about possible casualties and the extent of damage caused.
In light of the substantial losses experienced over nearly 14 months of warfare and the inability to fulfill its objectives in the aggression against Lebanon, Israel had no choice but to accept a ceasefire with Hezbollah, which came into effect on November 27, 2024.
Ever since the agreement was enacted, the occupying forces have conducted numerous assaults on Lebanon, including airstrikes throughout the country, in blatant disregard of the ceasefire.
On January 27, Lebanon made an announcement regarding its decision to extend the ceasefire with Israel until February 18.
Even though the deadline has passed, Israel remains in control of five important regions in southern Lebanon, which include Labbouneh, Mount Blat, Owayda Hill, Aaziyyeh, and Hammamis Hill, all located close to the border.
Lebanon has denounced the ongoing presence of Israeli military personnel, perceiving it as a breach of the ceasefire agreement and the predetermined schedule for withdrawal.