Middle East Eye • April 17, 2026 00:13

Lebanon says Israel commits violations hours after ceasefire took effect

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Israel has committed several violations of a ceasefire in Lebanon that took effect at midnight, the Lebanese army said early on Friday.

It also warned citizens from returning to southern villages and towns due to the attacks.

The latest violations include intermittent shelling of several southern Lebanese villages. There has been no immediate comment from the Israeli military.

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