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Three Killed in Israeli Airstrike in Southern Lebanon Amid Ceasefire Breaches
At least three killed in Israeli strikes near Sidon, Lebanon, violating the 2024 ceasefire with Hezbollah; UN calls for impartial probe.
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by Muhammad Hashir
2025-12-22
Three Killed in Israeli Airstrike in Southern Lebanon Amid Ceasefire Breaches

At least three people were killed in an Israeli airstrike near the southern Lebanese city of Sidon on Monday, according to the country’s National News Agency (NNA), marking the latest violation of the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah.

Lebanon’s Ministry of Health confirmed that the fatalities occurred when an Israeli strike hit a vehicle on Quneitra Road in southern Sidon. The Israeli military stated it targeted Hezbollah members in the area, without providing further details.

This attack comes a day after another Israeli strike killed one person and injured two others in southern Lebanon. Israel has repeatedly breached the November 2024 ceasefire, carrying out nearly daily attacks, particularly in southern Lebanon, drawing widespread international condemnation. According to data from the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project (ACLED), Israeli forces conducted nearly 1,600 strikes across Lebanon between January and November 2025.

Late last month, the United Nations reported that at least 127 civilians had been killed in Israeli attacks since the ceasefire, urging a “prompt and impartial” investigation.

Ceasefire Talks and Tensions

Despite the ceasefire, Israeli troops continue to maintain a military presence at five outposts south of the Litani River, while Hezbollah insists it will retain weapons outside the Litani area for national defense. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said the disarmament of Hezbollah south of the Litani River is near completion, a key requirement of UN Security Council Resolution 1701.

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem emphasized that the group will comply with ceasefire terms south of the Litani but will keep weapons elsewhere. Both Israel and the US are reportedly pressuring Hezbollah to fully disarm.

Meanwhile, civilian and military delegations from Israel and Lebanon held talks in Naqoura last Friday. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun highlighted that enabling displaced civilians to return to their homes is a crucial step in resolving remaining issues under the agreement. The next committee meeting is scheduled for January 7.

A separate diplomatic effort in Paris between the US, France, and Saudi Arabia has also been announced to support the Lebanese army and internal security forces through an international conference in early 2026.

The recent airstrikes underscore the fragility of the ceasefire and the continuing tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border.

 
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