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Israel resumed airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisting that the ceasefire linked to the Iran conflict does not extend to Lebanon.
The renewed attacks came despite the Iran-backed group Hezbollah not claiming any operations since early Tuesday.
Israel also reissued evacuation orders for areas more than 40 kilometres inside Lebanon, stating that “the battle in Lebanon is ongoing”. This followed a warning to evacuate a building in the Tyre region, which was later struck, according to state media.
Shehbaz Sharif, who has acted as a mediator, said the two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States should apply “everywhere including Lebanon”, but Netanyahu rejected that position.
A Lebanese official said authorities had not been informed that the country was covered by the truce.
Meanwhile, Emmanuel Macron expressed hope that the ceasefire would be expanded to include Lebanon.
Lebanese authorities say Israeli strikes in recent weeks have killed more than 1,500 people and displaced over one million, particularly in the south, east, and parts of Beirut.
On the ground, some residents were seen cautiously heading back towards southern areas, although the Lebanese military warned against returning due to ongoing attacks.
“We are waiting for Hezbollah to issue an official statement” before going back, said a displaced resident.
Shortly before the ceasefire announcement, an Israeli strike on the southern city of Sidon reportedly killed eight people.
