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IDF strikes Hezbollah operatives in south Lebanon

The ceasefire in Lebanon has been violated, with the IDF conducting artillery fire in response to Hezbollah movements.

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7 verified
Location
Southern Lebanon
Updated
Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 11:09 UTC
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The ceasefire in Lebanon announced on April 17 has been violated within a day. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that the Israeli Defense Forces are conducting artillery fire in response to Hezbollah units approaching their positions. Katz had previously stated that Israel would continue to 'clear' territory during the ceasefire, including by destroying buildings in villages near the border. The New York Times reported on the violation, noting the immediate resumption of hostilities.
Updates · 5
18 AprIsrael Defense Forces

The IDF provided additional details about the strikes, noting they involved both air and ground forces along with artillery support, and targeted terrorist infrastructure sites in addition to the operatives themselves.

18 AprRerum Novarum // Intel, Breaking News, and Alerts 🇺🇸

The IDF statement provides new details, specifying the use of both Air Force and ground forces, artillery support, and the destruction of terrorist infrastructure.

18 AprPalestinian Violence

The IDF provided a detailed statement on the rationale for the strikes, specifying that terrorists approached from north of the Yellow Line and that artillery was used to support ground troops and hit terrorist infrastructure.

18 AprБелорусский силовик 🇧🇾

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has publicly confirmed the ceasefire violation, stating the IDF is responding with artillery fire.

18 AprОперация Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

The New York Times has reported on the violation, providing a media source for the initial claim.

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