Ceasefire Fractured: South Lebanon Faces Ongoing Israeli Strikes

Sat Nov 29 2025 23:54:02 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

A year after a ceasefire, southern Lebanon remains embroiled in conflict as Israeli airstrikes continue to destabilize communities, raising concerns among residents about their safety and the future.

Despite a ceasefire agreement, southern Lebanon continues to experience Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah, leaving communities in turmoil. Residents express their frustrations and fears as ongoing military operations disrupt their lives. This article highlights the grim realities faced by locals a year after the ceasefire, revealing a complex situation where political and military tensions remain unresolved.

Last Friday, an Israeli air strike hit a car in Froun, a village in southern Lebanon, which is predominantly Shia and has been long influenced by Hezbollah, the Lebanese militia and political party. An hour after the strike, rescue workers had removed the body's remains of the single casualty, described by the Israeli military as a 'Hezbollah terrorist.'

Despite a ceasefire established in November last year, Israeli airstrikes continue, occurring almost daily across southern Lebanon. Residents like Mohamad Mokdad are left questioning, 'Who is going to help us?' as they deal with the aftermath of violence.

The ceasefire ended a conflict that resulted in approximately 4,000 Lebanese and 120 Israeli deaths. The terms were meant to remove Hezbollah fighters from south of the Litani River, with Israel withdrawing from areas it had occupied. Yet, a year later, Israeli military presence remains strong, with air and drone strikes targeting Hezbollah, disrupting the fragile peace.

UN peacekeeping force Unifil has reported over 10,000 violations by Israel of the ceasefire, resulting in over 330 deaths, predominantly civilians. Meanwhile, Israel claims Hezbollah is attempting to rebuild military capabilities, leading to an ongoing cycle of violence and retaliation.

I visited several impacted areas, including Beit Lif and Froun, where local sentiments reveal an increasing dissatisfaction with the ongoing conflict and a yearning for stability. Residents are exhausted, and some are questioning the loyalty and actions of Hezbollah. As the conflict continues, fear looms over these communities who have endured years of unrest.

Hezbollah's leadership, describing their arsenal as vital for resistance, insists they will not disarm, leaving the Lebanese population caught between a powerful militia and an aggressive military.

Under these conditions, communities such as Yaroun remain in ruins, with displaced families uncertain of their future as the Israeli military maintains a heavy hand along the border. The haunting sounds of drones and reminders of lost dignity fill the air, as residents await an elusive peace.