Mikati: Israeli Violations to End Soon

Lebanese Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati pledged on Tuesday to put an end to Israel’s violations of the ceasefire agreement. Israel has conducted frequent airstrikes, primarily targeting southern Lebanon, since the ceasefire began on November 27, resulting in 29 deaths and 27 injuries. Despite these breaches, the fragile truce remains largely intact, with Israel asserting its right to use force against any violations under the terms of its deal with Lebanon.

Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah criticized the Lebanese government’s failure to address Israel’s continued violations, urging more decisive action. Mikati responded by assuring that the violations would be halted soon, noting that Lebanon had “turned the page on the war.”

Recently, Israeli forces carried out a raid in a valley near al-Najjariyeh, south of Sidon, wounding three people. On Tuesday, the Israeli army destroyed houses and detonated explosives in the southern border towns of Yaroun, Kfarkila, and Naqoura, where Israeli troops remain stationed.

As part of the ceasefire terms, Israel is required to withdraw its forces from Lebanon within 60 days. Meanwhile, Hezbollah must move its heavy weapons north of the Litani River to reduce tensions along the border.