Ceasefire Under Threat: Israel’s Allegations Against Hezbollah Explained
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has accused Hezbollah of violating the terms of the ceasefire agreement established in November 2024. Hezbollah militants have been observed moving ammunition, attempting to attack Israeli soldiers, and preparing and launching rockets toward northern Israel.
The ceasefire, which commenced on November 27, 2024, required Hezbollah to cease military activities in southern Lebanon and for Israel to withdraw its forces within 60 days.
However, Israel has only withdrawn from two of the many occupied towns and has continued airstrikes on alleged Hezbollah bases to prevent arms movements. Hezbollah has warned that it might resume fighting if Israel does not fully withdraw by the deadline.
In response to these alleged violations, Defense Minister Katz stated that Israel would be “forced to act” if Hezbollah does not comply with the ceasefire terms.
Despite these tensions, the ceasefire has largely held, though both sides have accused each other of breaches. Analysts believe the agreement’s flexibility may allow it to adapt to changing regional conditions, including the recent ousting of Syrian leader Bashar Assad, a crucial ally of Hezbollah.
