[90328] IDF responds to ceasefire violations in Lebanon: widespread strikes in the country's interior and south

IDF increases firepower in Lebanon in response to ceasefire violations

Following what is defined as "repeated violations" of the ceasefire agreement by the Hezbollah terrorist organization, the IDF - Official Channel reports that its forces struck dozens of targets in southern Lebanon and the Beqaa area overnight and this morning. According to the update, dozens of terrorists were eliminated in the strikes and many terrorist infrastructures were destroyed.

Scope of activity and responses in the field

According to reports from Political-Security Cabinet - Moriah Asraf & Doron Kadosh, the IDF carried out an unusual strike at a depth of about 85 km in Baalbek, an area that has hardly been attacked in recent months. At the same time, ground forces continue to operate in southern Lebanon, with an emphasis on destroying strategic underground infrastructure in the Beaufort area, as reported in Epoch - Magazine.

Criticism from right-wing figures and military commentators

Reports from the field have sparked sharp criticism from commentators and politicians who are critical of the government's conduct. Security commentator Or Fialkov attacked the political echelon, claiming that the actions came a week late and that the government "tied the army's hands" due to political considerations and fear of American pressure. Conversely, Knesset member Amit Halevi called for a strategic change of approach, arguing that "the missile or the drone is not the enemy," and that one must strike Hezbollah's governmental and economic infrastructures to achieve a decisive victory.

The political complexity

On the other hand, Eliyahu Ben Asher - The Strategic Command Post offers a different angle, warning against a political trap. According to him, Israel should avoid strikes in Beirut so as not to sabotage political initiatives, and should focus on declaring the area south of the Zahrani River and the Beqaa as defined combat zones, a step that would shift the responsibility for continued escalation back to Tehran and the USA.