[83586] Tension in Southern Lebanon: IDF continues ground operations amidst reports of a ceasefire agreement

The situation in Southern Lebanon: Operational activity under the shadow of the political agreement

This morning, June 15, 2026, high tension is evident in Southern Lebanon. According to a report by Abu Ali Express, IDF forces are carrying out controlled detonations in several villages, including Tibnine, Haddatha, and Rashaf, alongside artillery fire intended to prevent Lebanese residents from returning to areas that remain under Israeli control. The Hadashot 360 channel notes that similar actions are being carried out in the Nabatieh area, where residents have begun returning to their homes despite evacuation warnings still being in effect.

In the background of these events stands a ceasefire agreement reported by various sources. Or Fialkov reports that "following the agreement last night between Iran and the United States - the Lebanese are returning to Southern Lebanon," and adds that there is concern that the IDF is constrained by government directives and is not completing its takeover of the territory. Conversely, News 301 The Arab World (which tends to have a critical stance toward the administration) emphasizes that "IDF forces have remained in the conquered villages, the ground advance in the territory has stopped, but there is no withdrawal."

The situation on the ground remains complex and subject to interpretation. While certain channels report a "fragile quiet," Refael Hayun notes that there are reports in Lebanon of an order given to residents to return to their homes by Hezbollah elements, following the diplomatic understandings. Or Fialkov sharply criticizes the government's policy, claiming that "Netanyahu has tied the army's hands and did not let them do the job."

As of the morning hours, no significant airstrikes have been reported, with the main Israeli activity focused on the demolition of structures and artillery attempts to prevent the movement of civilians and Hezbollah operatives back to key positions. Stability in the sector currently depends on the extent to which the parties adhere to the terms of the reported agreement.