Israel says military will use 'full force' against Lebanon threats despite truce, demolitions underway
Displaced south Lebanon residents return to inspect damage amid uncertainty over 10-day ceasefire with Hezbollah
Quick Look
- Israel's military instructed to use full force against imminent threats in Lebanon despite a 10-day truce that came into effect Friday.
- State media reported demolitions underway Sunday, as displaced south Lebanon residents cautiously returned to inspect damaged homes in villages like Dibbine and Srifa.
- Many remain hesitant about the durability of the ceasefire with Hezbollah.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
Weeks of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah preceded the 10-day truce. The conflict displaced numerous residents from south Lebanon. Israel has previously targeted what it claims are Hezbollah positions and infrastructure.
Israel said its military had been instructed to use "full force" against imminent threats in Lebanon despite a truce there and vowed to level homes allegedly used by Hezbollah, with state media reporting demolitions were under way on Sunday. While some displaced south Lebanon residents have rushed back to their homes, many are hesitant to return, uncertain about the durability of the 10-day truce, which came into effect on Friday and halted weeks of fighting between Israel and Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. In the village of Dibbine, an Agence France-Presse correspondent saw a man inspecting damage to his home and people walking near the rubble of destroyed buildings. In Srifa, another correspondent saw people unloading belongings including mattresses and a washing machine as they returned to the southern village. Elsewhere, people were seen travelling away from the south after retrieving belongings from their homes.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Israeli military operations may continue despite truce if imminent threats are perceived
Likely · Within days
Truce may be extended or renewed if both parties see benefit
Possible · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Will Israel respect the truce terms or continue military actions?
- How long will the 10-day truce last?
- What happens after the 10-day period expires?
