The Israel Defense Forces said the country “remains obligated” to a US-backed ceasefire after carrying out airstrikes in Lebanon Monday in response to Hezbollah’s first attack under the truce, shrugging off fears that the agreement might collapse.
After Hezbollah claimed the attack on an Israeli military site in a disputed area near the borders with Lebanon and Syria on Monday, the IDF launched its heaviest airstrikes in Lebanon since the ceasefire plan came into effect less than a week ago. The Israeli army said it targeted militants, dozens of launchers and infrastructure belonging to the group throughout Lebanon.
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