Hezbollah calls Israeli fire on civilians in Nabatieh a ceasefire violation
Hezbollah described the Israeli army's shooting of civilians in Lebanon's Nabatieh, which killed two people, as a 'clear ceasefire violation' and stressed it has adhered to the agreement so far.
Hezbollah condemned the Israeli army's attack on civilians in the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh. The party stated the attack was a 'clear violation' of the ceasefire agreement.
Details of the attack
According to a statement by Hezbollah, Israeli soldiers opened fire with machine guns from between houses on a group of civilians busy clearing roads and retrieving bodies from under rubble in the Deir neighborhood of Nabatieh. This attack killed two civilians, including a municipal worker, and injured several others.
The Lebanese official news agency had previously announced that the Israeli army opened fire on people conducting road clearance work in the town of Upper Nabatieh, killing two and injuring one.
Israeli claims and other incidents
The Israeli army, in a statement, claimed it detected an 'armed cell' near its forces working in the security zone near the 'Ali Tahir' hills. According to the claim, an attack was carried out in the north of the area to eliminate this threat.
In another violation, Israeli soldiers opened fire on residents of the town of Hadatha who were heading to a cemetery for a funeral under the escort of the Lebanese army. Additionally, three 'Merkava' tanks and a 'D9' type bulldozer were observed deployed near the town's cemetery.
Meanwhile, sound bombs were dropped by Israel near the town of Ayta al-Jabal.
Ceasefire status and background
According to Anadolu Agency's observations, no Israeli airstrike on Lebanon has been recorded since Sunday, and Hezbollah has not announced any operation against the Israeli army.
The US-Iran agreement entered into force on June 18, 2026, after being electronically signed by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and US President Donald Trump. The agreement includes a clause stipulating respect for Lebanon's unity and territorial integrity.
Israel has occupied some areas in southern Lebanon for decades, and others since the 2023-2024 war. During Israel's attack on Lebanon, it advanced up to 10 kilometers inside Lebanese territory.
