Israel conducts drone strikes in southern Lebanon despite US‑brokered ceasefire framework

Israeli drones and air strikes hit targets in southern Lebanon, destroying Hezbollah weapons depots, underground tunnels and a pick‑up truck carrying a civilian. The attacks killed a young motorcyclist near Nabatieh and injured two people in a separate strike on a truck in the Choukine/Kfar Dajjal area. Israel said the operations targeted Hezbollah operatives and infrastructure that threatened its forces in the security zone.

The strikes continued after the United States helped broker a framework agreement that envisions a phased Israeli withdrawal and Hezbollah disarmament. Despite the deal, Israel maintains a 10‑kilometre security zone and says it will keep striking any perceived threats. The Israeli military released video showing massive explosions in the area, underscoring ongoing combat activity. Amnesty International has previously called for war‑crimes investigations into earlier Israeli attacks that killed civilians.

The incidents occur as Lebanon and Israel prepare for another round of talks in Rome, while Lebanese President Joseph Aoun seeks U.S. diplomatic pressure to curb Israeli operations.