Israeli strikes kill 12 in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley

Israeli strikes have killed 12 people in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, according to the regional governor. These strikes mark the deadliest incident since the ceasefire that ended a year of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The Israeli military targeted military compounds belonging to Hezbollah, including training camps linked to its elite Radwan Force. The attacks resulted in the deaths of seven Syrians, including a family of five, and three Lebanese individuals. Hezbollah has not yet responded to the strikes, but Israel Defense Forces confirmed hitting several Hezbollah targets.

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz stated that the strikes were a clear message to Hezbollah and the Lebanese government, warning of a strong response to any attempt to rebuild Hezbollah's military capabilities. The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, mediated by the US in November, is based on the full implementation of UN Security Council resolution 1701, which ended the 2006 war. The resolution requires Hezbollah to withdraw its forces north of the Litani River, while Israel must maintain a military presence at strategic sites in southern Lebanon.

According to the source: BBC.