The Israeli Air Force struck and killed a Hezbollah cell that was operating a drone near Israeli forces in the area of Kfar Tebnit, the IDF says. The army says the cell was hiding near the security zone and the strike was conducted to remove the threat. The operation constitutes a violation of the ceasefire by Hezbollah, according to the IDF.
The IDF confirmed Saturday evening that its forces eliminated a Hezbollah drone cell in southern Lebanon near Kfar Tebnit. Troops from the Commando Brigade, operating under Division 36, identified an enemy drone in the area. The Israeli Air Force then conducted searches, located the Hezbollah cell operating the drone while hiding near the security zone, and struck them to remove the threat to nearby soldiers. The IDF stated that the cell's actions violate the ceasefire understandings.
This is the first publicly confirmed Israeli airstrike in Lebanon since the ceasefire was announced, as The Zioneer reported on June 15. The operation follows a pattern of Hezbollah violations near the security zone, including a previous incident where the IDF struck a vehicle in Tebnit. The military reiterated that it will continue to operate to remove threats to Israeli forces and civilians.
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