Israeli Strike Kills 1 in Southern Lebanon as Hezbollah Rejects US-Brokered Deal
Updated
Updated · Al Jazeera English · Jun 27
Israeli Strike Kills 1 in Southern Lebanon as Hezbollah Rejects US-Brokered Deal
3 articles · Updated · Al Jazeera English · Jun 27
Summary
Nabatieh al-Fawqa was hit by Israeli warplanes on Saturday, killing one person and injuring two in the first reported casualties since Lebanon and Israel signed a framework agreement.
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem rejected the US-mediated deal as a surrender of sovereignty, refusing any link between Israeli withdrawal and Hezbollah disarmament and vowing the group would keep resisting.
Israel signaled it may stay in southern Lebanon regardless, with Defence Minister Israel Katz saying he and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered forces to prepare for an extended stay in the occupied security zone.
Beirut saw Hezbollah-led protests after the signing, with roads blocked and tyres burned, prompting the Lebanese army and judiciary to warn against unrest and move to prevent riots.
Since March 2, Israeli attacks on Lebanon have killed at least 4,246 people and wounded 12,190, underscoring doubts that the new accord can end the war.
With Israel planning an 'extended stay' and Hezbollah vowing resistance, is this peace deal simply a prelude to the next war?
Can Lebanon's government disarm Hezbollah without plunging the nation into a catastrophic civil war?
Lebanon’s 2026 Crisis: Over 4,000 Killed, 1.2 Million Displaced as Ceasefire Fails and Regional Tensions Escalate
Overview
A US-brokered ceasefire agreement failed to stop the violence between Israel and Hezbollah because Hezbollah did not participate in the negotiations, and Lebanon’s government had little power to enforce the terms. The deal also did not require Israel to make immediate concessions, and it faced opposition within Israel. As a result, violence continued, leading to over 4,000 deaths, more than 11,600 injuries, and the displacement of over 1.2 million people in Lebanon. This ongoing conflict has caused severe humanitarian suffering and highlights the challenges of reaching a lasting peace in the region.