Israeli warplanes strike Lebanon in violation of US-mediated deal
10:30, 26/08/2026, WednesdayU: Update: 10:43, 26/08/2026, Wednesday
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Smoke rises after an Israeli strike targeted the town of Khiam in the Marjayoun district of southern Lebanon, despite an existing ceasefire agreement, on August 24, 2026.Lebanese media reported that Israeli warplanes struck the town of Majdal Zoun early Wednesday in violation of a US-mediated framework agreement, as tensions between Beirut and Tel Aviv persist following the collapse of a ceasefire in March and the resumption of cross-border hostilities.
Israeli warplanes struck the town of Majdal Zoun in southern Lebanon’s Tyre district early Wednesday, violating a US-mediated framework agreement signed in June, according to Lebanon’s official National News Agency. The NNA reported the air raid in a brief dispatch that carried no immediate information regarding casualties or property damage.
Renewed hostilities since March
The strike came amid continued tensions that erupted on March 2, when Israel launched extensive attacks claiming to target Hezbollah while the group responded with cross-border strikes, terminating the ceasefire that had held since November 2024. Diplomatic sources noted that the November truce collapsed following weeks of mounting friction along the Blue Line.
US-brokered withdrawal framework
US-led diplomatic efforts produced a framework agreement in June between Israel and Lebanon providing for a gradual Israeli withdrawal from all occupied Lebanese territory. The pact stipulates deployment of the Lebanese army and disarmament of armed groups in exchange for the pullback, though implementation has faced repeated setbacks amid ongoing violations.
Border tensions persist
Israeli forces have maintained air operations over southern Lebanon since the March 2 escalation, with Wednesday’s strike marking the latest incident in the contested border region. The framework agreement remains unfulfilled as both sides continue to trade accusations of provocations along the Blue Line.