An Israeli drone strike hit a vehicle in southern Lebanon on Tuesday evening, killing one civilian and injuring three others, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry. The attack happened in the Kfar Rumman district of Nabatieh Governorate. It marks a fresh violation of the ongoing ceasefire agreement between the two countries.
Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported that the strike occurred along Universities Road, located between the towns of Kfar Rumman and Nabatieh.
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) expressed growing concern over rising tensions. In a recent statement, the UN peacekeeping mission noted that while the region had enjoyed relative calm, “stability is still uncertain.”
UNIFIL also raised alarm about ongoing violations of UN Security Council Resolution 1701. These include the presence of Israeli forces on Lebanese territory and the discovery of weapons caches by peacekeepers.
Resolution 1701, adopted on August 11, 2006, called for an immediate end to hostilities between Lebanon and Israel. It also aimed to establish a weapons-free zone between the Blue Line and the Litani River, excluding only the Lebanese army and UNIFIL forces.
A fragile ceasefire has been in place since November, ending months of intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. The conflict had escalated dramatically in September, leading to heavy casualties and cross-border attacks.
Lebanese officials say Israel has violated the truce nearly 3,000 times. These breaches have reportedly resulted in nearly 200 deaths and around 500 injuries.
Under the ceasefire deal, Israel was supposed to fully withdraw from southern Lebanon by January 26. However, the deadline was extended to February 18 after Israeli officials refused to comply. As of now, Israeli troops remain stationed at five border outposts.
