Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon have killed one person and wounded at least two others, according to the country's health ministry. The strikes targeted the town of Nabatieh al-Fawqa. The Israeli military stated the drone strike targeted an individual posing a threat to its forces.
The violence occurred just one day after Israel and Lebanon signed a new US-brokered agreement in Washington. The framework aims to establish a lasting peace, with provisions for Israeli withdrawal from the South Litani area and exclusive control by the Lebanese army.
However, the deal has been fiercely condemned by Hezbollah. The group's leader, Naim Qassem, called the agreement "humiliating, shameful, and a surrender of sovereignty," vowing to continue armed resistance. Hezbollah was not involved in the negotiations.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed the agreement as "historic" and "a blow to Iran and Hezbollah." Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz subsequently ordered forces to "prepare for an extended stay" in a security zone extending up to ten kilometers into Lebanese territory.
The conflict, which escalated in March, has resulted in significant casualties. Lebanon reports over 4,192 people killed and more than 1.2 million displaced since hostilities began. Israel reports 36 soldiers and four civilians killed.