The Day Hezbollah Broke The Peace

Morning began with Israeli violations of the ceasefire, including a drone strike that wounded a Lebanese Army soldier near Hermel and killed a State Security officer in Nabatieh. The Lebanese Army announced the discovery of an officer's body in Naqoura, killed in previous Israeli strikes.

By afternoon, Hezbollah launched its first military action since the truce began, firing two missiles at Shebaa Farms. The group described it as an "initial defensive warning response." Netanyahu vowed a strong response, while the Pentagon maintained the ceasefire was "holding despite incidents."

Evening brought Israeli airstrikes across southern Lebanon, targeting 20 positions according to Israeli media. The Health Ministry reported nine deaths in Hariss and Taloussa. U.S. envoy Hochstein expressed concern to Israel about its continued strikes, while State Department officials attempted to downplay the escalation's significance.