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IDF Strikes Hezbollah Arms Depots in Lebanon, Cites Ceasefire Violations

The Israel Defence Forces conducted strikes on multiple Hezbollah weapon storage facilities and terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon. The military stated it took precautions to avoid civilian casualties and that Hezbollah's operations at these locations violated the ceasefire agreements between Israel and Lebanon. These strikes follow similar actions taken earlier, targeting sites where Hezbollah activity was recently identified. Israel has expressed skepticism over Lebanese government claims that it has disarmed Hezbollah in the region south of the Litani River.

Key Points: IDF Strikes Hezbollah Weapon Sites in Southern Lebanon

  • IDF strikes Hezbollah weapon storage
  • Steps taken to mitigate civilian harm
  • Action cited as ceasefire violation
  • Follows earlier strikes on military sites
  • Lebanon's disarmament claim doubted by Israel
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IDF strikes several Hezbollah weapon storage facilities in Southern Lebanon

Israeli military targets Hezbollah weapon storage facilities in southern Lebanon, stating the attacks are a response to violations of ceasefire understandings.

"Hezbollah's activity at these sites constitutes a violation of the ceasefire understandings between Israel and Lebanon - IDF"

Jerusalem, January 16

The Israel Defence Forces has struck several Hezbollah weapon storage facilities and additional terror infrastructure throughout southern Lebanon.

"STRUCK: Several Hezbollah weapon storage facilities and additional terror infrastructure throughout southern Lebanon. Prior to the strikes, steps were taken in order to mitigate possible harm to civilians. Hezbollah's activity at these sites constitutes a violation of the ceasefire understandings between Israel and Lebanon," the IDF wrote in its post.

Earlier on Sunday, the IDF also said it carried out strikes on multiple Hezbollah-linked military sites in southern Lebanon, targeting shafts allegedly used for storing weapons, amid rising tensions along the border.

In a post on X, the IDF stated that the strikes hit locations where Hezbollah activity had been identified in recent months.

"STRUCK: Shafts used for storing weapons in several military sites belonging to Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, where in recent months, Hezbollah activity has been identified at these sites. Hezbollah's terror activity at these sites constitutes a violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon," the Israeli military said in its post.

According to The Times of Israel, since the November 2024 ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, the IDF has killed around 400 operatives and struck hundreds of additional Hezbollah-linked targets. The IDF has repeatedly asserted that the activity at the targeted sites constitutes a violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon.

The Lebanese government claimed last week to have disarmed Hezbollah south of the country's Litani River, but Israel has cast doubt on such an assertion, the Times of Israel reported.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Reading this from India, it feels like a distant conflict, but the instability affects the whole world, including energy prices and security. It's concerning that ceasefire agreements are being violated. International diplomacy needs to step up more forcefully.
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Vikram M
The report says steps were taken to mitigate civilian harm, which is crucial. No matter the conflict, protecting innocent lives must be the top priority. The Lebanese claim of disarming Hezbollah seems doubtful if strikes are still happening. Transparency is needed from all sides.
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Rohit P
As an Indian, our own borders see enough tension. It's a stark reminder that state sovereignty is paramount. A non-state actor operating with impunity inside another country's borders is a recipe for disaster. Lebanon's government must assert its authority fully.
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Priya S
The human cost is always the worst part. 400 operatives killed since November? That's 400 families grieving. When will this end? Both sides need to return to the negotiating table with genuine intent. The world is watching and hoping for de-escalation.
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Michael C
While I understand Israel's security concerns, a pattern of pre-emptive strikes based on "identified activity" can be a slippery slope. It risks perpetuating the conflict. A more sustainable solution is needed, perhaps through stronger UNIFIL presence or third-party verification of the disarmament claims.

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