At 11:24, Israel carried out new strikes in southern Lebanon on Saturday after ordering residents of nine villages to evacuate, despite an extension of a month and a half of the ceasefire during negotiations between the two countries in Washington the day before.
“Israeli defense forces have begun to strike Hezbollah infrastructure in several areas of southern Lebanon,” the Israeli army said in a statement.
On Friday, Lebanon welcomed the 45-day extension of the ceasefire with Israel, following discussions in Washington between the two countries. In a statement relayed by the Lebanese presidency, Beirut believed that this ceasefire extension could provide respite to the population and contribute to the strengthening of state institutions thanks to US security support.
However, Lebanese authorities emphasized the need for an independent mechanism and American guarantees to ensure a progressive and verifiable process and avoid the failures seen in previous agreements.
The United States announced on Friday the 45-day extension of the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, as discussions between the two countries continue in Washington before the scheduled expiration of the ceasefire on Sunday.
On Friday, the Hezbollah announced that it had carried out a drone attack on the Israeli barracks in Liman, near Nahariya, in northern Israel. This announcement came on the second day of discussions between Lebanon and Israel in Washington.
In the United Arab Emirates on Friday, Narendra Modi called for preserving a “free, open, and safe” Strait of Hormuz, as the conflict in the Middle East continues to cause tensions in energy markets.
The blockage of the maritime passage by Iran has led to an increase in gas and fuel prices, a particularly sensitive situation for India, which is heavily dependent on energy imports from the Gulf. Narendra Modi also believed that respect for international law remained “essential.”
From New Delhi, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that Tehran had received new messages from Washington indicating a willingness to continue discussions on the conflict in the Middle East.
Context: The news article covers recent developments in the ongoing conflict between Lebanon, Israel, and other regional players in the Middle East. It highlights military actions, diplomatic discussions, and the importance of international support and guarantees for peace processes.
