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Israel, Hezbollah trade ceasefire breach charges in south Lebanon
Israel, Hezbollah trade ceasefire breach charges in south Lebanon
Israel's military on Wednesday accused Hezbollah of a "blatant violation of the ceasefire" after an explosive drone was fired at an Israeli engineering vehicle near Ali al-Taher Ridge inside the Security Zone…
The Story in Brief
Israel's military on Wednesday accused Hezbollah of a "blatant violation of the ceasefire" after an explosive drone was fired at an Israeli engineering vehicle near Ali al-Taher Ridge inside the Security Zone in southern Lebanon, The Hindu reported. No injuries were reported, the army said, adding that troops would not allow attacks.
Separately, Lebanon's state media reported that Israeli troops infiltrated the village of Zawtar al-Gharbiya on Saturday, building an earthen barrier near the town square. Mayor Abed Ezzeddine confirmed the barrier, about 100 metres from the square. Israel said it was "not aware of such an event". A Lebanese military source called it a violation of the June framework accord.
The Indian Opinion
Both sides are crying foul, but the June deal was always a fragile patchwork, not a peace. Israel demands Bezrullah disarmed before pulling back; Beirut insists on withdrawal before full control. Each incident, real or staged, feeds the other's grievance. The real test is the eighth round of talks in Rome: will Israel name a date for withdrawing from more pilot zones? Watch that, not the nightly accusations.
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