Lebanon Ceasefire in Jeopardy as Israel Hits South Again | Hezbollah Issues Fresh Warning

2026-04-18 05:33 PM IST

The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire is already under serious pressure, with fresh violence threatening to undo fragile diplomatic efforts on the ground. Reports confirm renewed shelling across southern Lebanon, even as talks for a long-term agreement remain unresolved. Israeli forces have launched targeted operations in key border towns like Khiam and Dibbine, using heavy sweep fire as part of ongoing military activity. At the same time, surveillance aircraft have been spotted over strategic regions including Rashaya and the slopes of Jabal al-Sheikh, signalling continued high-alert monitoring. At the heart of the standoff is a deep divide over how this conflict should end. Hezbollah has made it clear: any continued Israeli presence inside Lebanon is unacceptable and will be met with sustained resistance. On the other side, Israel maintains that dismantling Hezbollah’s military capabilities is non-negotiable, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisting troops will not fully withdraw under current conditions. WATCH

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