Conflict between Iran-backed Hezbollah militants and Israeli forces in south Lebanon continued over the weekend, days after the countries signed a new agreement.
The Israeli military said it struck three “Hezbollah command centers” in south Lebanon’s Nabatieh and Mayfadoun on Sunday. Israeli forces also dismantled what they said was a launcher that Hezbollah used to direct attacks at them, it added.
In a separate statement on Monday, Hezbollah said Israeli forces struck residential buildings in Nabatieh and Mayfadoun, among other attacks, calling them “a blatant violation of the ceasefire.”
Some context: An agreement signed in Washington on Friday, which both sides framed as a first step, stipulates Israel will withdraw troops from two areas in southern Lebanon. Two days after signing the agreement, Israel approved continued military operations in southern Lebanon.
Iran wants a full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanon as part of a final deal with the US.
