IDF shoots suspects in prohibited area in Lebanon – Israel News

The IDF identified suspects in multiple areas of southern Lebanon and fired on them early Wednesday morning, the military said on Wednesday.

The IDF reiterated that it will be ready to operate throughout Lebanese territory and will act against those who seek to violate the ceasefire agreement.

Earlier on Wednesday IDF soldiers suspects who were detected in a prohibited area on Lebanese territory were shot dead, the military said Wednesday morning, hours after a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon came into force at 4 a.m. local time.

Earlier on Wednesday, Israeli state broadcaster KAN reported that soldiers fired warning shots at Hezbollah terrorists who were trying to return to Kfarkel in southern Lebanon.

According to Israeli media, after the incident, Defense Minister Israel Katz said that he had instructed the Israel Defense Forces to firmly counteract such incidents.

IDF soldiers operate in southern Lebanon, November 25, 2024. (Source: IDF SPEAKER’S DEPARTMENT)

The military further noted that Israeli forces remained deployed in their positions in southern Lebanon, that the air force would be prepared for operations throughout the country, and that Israeli air defense forces would remain on high alert.

IDF ready for action

“The IDF will act against anyone who tries to violate the ceasefire agreement and will continue to protect Israeli citizens,” the IDF said.

Later Wednesday, Hezbollah member of parliament Hassan Fadlallah said the terrorist group had the right to defend itself if Israel attacked.

The ceasefire agreement covers a 60-day period during which Israeli forces will withdraw from southern Lebanon, where Lebanese forces will be deployed, Hezbollah moving north of the Litani River.