Hezbollah claims 24 attacks on Israeli targets in southern Lebanon in 24 hours

Hezbollah said early Monday that it carried out 24 attacks targeting Israeli army positions, troops and military vehicles in southern Lebanon over the past 24 hours. The group said the attacks targeted Israeli troop gatherings, Merkava tanks, D9 bulldozers, military equipment and newly established command centers in several border areas including Khiam, Deir Seryan, Tayr Harfa, Bayyada, Rashaf and Naqoura.

Weapons used

It said the operations involved explosive drones, rocket barrages, artillery shelling and guided missiles, claiming "confirmed hits" in several attacks. The group said the attacks were carried out in response to Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement and attacks on civilians and villages in southern Lebanon.

Israeli response

Air raid sirens sounded late Sunday in several areas of Israel's Upper Galilee following reports of drone infiltration from Lebanon, according to Israel's Yedioth Ahronoth daily. The Israeli army said the air force intercepted a "suspicious aerial target" launched from Lebanon, claiming the incident constituted "another violation" of the ceasefire understandings by Hezbollah.

Ceasefire context

Despite a ceasefire in place since April 17, which was later extended to mid-May, the Israeli army continues to conduct daily strikes in Lebanon and exchange fire with Hezbollah. Israel's attacks on Lebanon since March 2 have killed 2,846 people, injured 8,693, and displaced over 1 million. The US is set to host peace talks between the two countries on May 14-15 in Washington, DC.