Army Threatens Ceasefire Withdrawal Over Blocked Inspections

Israeli airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs during Eid al-Adha night, described as the most extensive since the ceasefire, prompted Lebanon's army to threaten freezing cooperation with the monitoring committee for the first time since the truce began. Military officials told AFP that Israel prevented Lebanese forces from inspecting the targeted site before bombing it, violating established protocols.

The strikes, which Israeli military called their "most important" operations, destroyed nine buildings according to L'Orient-Le Jour. Justice Minister Nassar declared that surrendering weapons to the state represents voluntary participation in a national project, not capitulation to external pressure. France demanded Israel's swift withdrawal from Lebanese territory and urged use of surveillance mechanisms.

The escalation occurred as newspapers had been reporting improving Hezbollah-government relations following recent diplomatic interventions, with the timing appearing to deliberately disrupt Eid celebrations and challenge the fragile post-war arrangements.