Israel's air force conducted airstrikes in southern and eastern Lebanon, targeting infrastructure for the militant groups Hezbollah and Hamas. The strikes occurred just days before Lebanon's army commander is scheduled to brief the government on its mission of disarming Hezbollah in areas along the border with Israel.
The disarmament process began last year, with the Lebanese army working to disband Palestinian groups. The government has stated that by the end of 2025, all areas near the border with Israel will be free of Hezbollah's armed presence. This comes after a 14-month war between Israel and Hezbollah in 2023-2024, which resulted in significant losses for the Iran-backed group.
The latest airstrikes are part of a series of daily attacks Israel has carried out since the end of the war, targeting Hezbollah members and killing civilians. The strikes in Lebanon's villages north of the Litani river are a sign of the ongoing tensions between Israel and the militant groups in the region.