Israeli Military Investigates Reports of Shelling in Southern Lebanon After Ceasefire Begins

The Israeli military is investigating reports of shelling in southern Lebanon following the start of a 10-day ceasefire. Lebanese authorities have reported violations, while Israel has cited continued militant activity as a reason for its ongoing deployment in the area.

Reports of Ceasefire Violations

According to the Lebanese Army, Israel committed violations of the ceasefire shortly after it began. These included intermittent shelling of several villages in southern Lebanon.

Lebanon's state-run National News Agency specifically reported that Israeli shelling continued in the villages of Khiam and Dibbine approximately 30 minutes after the truce started.

The Israeli military has stated it is investigating reports of shelling and artillery fire in the region.

Ceasefire Terms and Military Activity

The ceasefire terms, as outlined by the US State Department, prohibit Israel from offensive military actions in Lebanon. The terms appear to allow for "self-defence" actions "against planned, imminent, or ongoing attacks."

Following the start of the ceasefire, the Israeli military urged residents in southern Lebanon not to move south of the Litani River—approximately 30 kilometers north of the Israeli border—while its forces remain deployed.

Arabic-language military spokesperson Avichay Adraee stated this deployment was in response to what he described as continued Hezbollah militant activity.