Israel accuses Hezbollah of ceasefire breach, retaliates with strikes in southern Lebanon

Israeli forces fired tank rounds into six locations in southern Lebanon on Thursday, November 28, claiming a breach of the newly brokered ceasefire with Hezbollah. The Israeli military reported the presence of “suspects,” some in vehicles, in multiple areas of the southern zone as the trigger for their response.The ceasefire, facilitated by the United States and France, had come into effect on Wednesday, November 27, after 14 months of intense fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. The agreement aimed to allow residents in both countries to begin returning to their homes near the volatile border.Despite the ceasefire, the Israeli military advised residents along the border strip to delay their return, citing safety concerns. On Thursday morning, tank shells struck six areas within the border region, including Markaba, Wazzani, Kfarchouba, Khiyam, Taybe, and the agricultural plains around Marjayoun, according to Lebanese,state media and security sources. Two individuals were reportedly injured in Markaba, reported Reuters.