Mon Jun 23 17:35:16 UTC 2025: ## Israel Accused of Repeated Ceasefire Violations with Airstrikes in South Lebanon

**Beirut, Lebanon** – Israel is facing renewed accusations of violating the November 2024 ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah, with near-daily airstrikes reported in southern Lebanon. The Lebanese National News Agency reported Israeli air raids targeting areas near Zrariyeh, Kfrar Milki, and Ansar on Monday, stating that the attacks appeared to focus on open areas outside of town. No casualties have been immediately reported.

These recent strikes are reportedly more intense than the usual, near-daily incidents, marking a significant escalation in the perceived violations of the ceasefire. While the Israeli military claims to have targeted rocket launchers and an arms depot belonging to Hezbollah, no evidence has been provided to support these claims.

Tensions remain high in the region, with Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem issuing a warning last week that the group might take “appropriate” measures if the conflict between Israel and Iran continues to escalate. To date, Hezbollah has not intervened militarily.

The recent airstrikes follow a series of attacks earlier this month targeting Beirut’s southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold, which triggered a mass exodus of residents on the eve of Eid al-Adha. An hour’s notice was provided before issuing a forced evacuation order.

Following the attacks on Beirut, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz issued a stark warning, stating, “There will be no calm in Beirut” and “no order or stability in Lebanon” unless Hezbollah is disarmed. That attack on Beirut was the fourth, and heaviest, targeting the city’s southern suburbs, and came after the ceasefire agreement.

The ongoing situation is fueling unrest, with demonstrators gathering in Beirut for a rally in solidarity with Iran following Friday prayers. Al Jazeera has verified video footage from some of the areas targeted by the Israeli airstrikes. The repeated Israeli actions continue to raise concerns about the fragility of the ceasefire and the potential for a renewed conflict in the region.

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