Minister Sraya Harush accused Hezbollah on Wednesday of violating the ceasefire and actively working to collapse the framework agreement signed with Beirut, according to a report by Channel 14. Harush said the terror organization has been 'inciting the sector' since the Lebanese army entered pilot areas.
Minister Sraya Harush on Wednesday accused Hezbollah of actively working to collapse the framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon, according to a Channel 14 report. Harush said the terror organization has been "inciting the sector" since the Lebanese army entered pilot areas under the deal. The accusation escalates the political dimension of the crisis, which had been defined by military incidents.
The statement follows the IDF's confirmation at 14:30 Wednesday that a Hezbollah explosive drone struck an IDF engineering vehicle in the Ali Taher Ridge area of the Security Zone in southern Lebanon. The military described the incident as a "blatant violation" of the ceasefire and said no casualties were reported. The IDF stated it would continue operating in the area to prevent further terror plots. This was the first official IDF confirmation of a Hezbollah strike since the ceasefire took effect.
Over the course of the day, the military's assessment has been consistent, with multiple updates confirming the same event. The latest development adds a political layer, with Harush characterizing Hezbollah's actions as a deliberate attempt to undermine the framework agreement.
As The Zioneer previously reported, Hezbollah has rejected the framework agreement since its signing, accusing Israel of destabilizing Lebanon. The group has clashed with the Lebanese army and, according to a Channel 14 report, has infiltrated the Lebanese military. The framework agreement, which includes the deployment of the Lebanese army in southern Lebanon, faces significant opposition from the Iran-backed militia.
No details were provided on the nature of Hezbollah's alleged incitement. The terror group has not yet responded to Harush's statement. The situation remains tense.
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