The governments of Israel and Lebanon have exchanged reassuring messages with each other and with the U.S. administration regarding the resilience of the ceasefire agreement, according to a report by Kan 11. This comes after what effectively became a day of combat in Lebanon on Monday. The day began with the launch of two rockets toward Mount Dov, for which Hezbollah claimed responsibility. Israel responded with decisive measures, including a wave of strikes across southern Lebanon targeting both the rocket launchers and Hezbollah operatives and terrorist infrastructure in other areas.
The durability of the ceasefire, officially implemented last Wednesday, is under close scrutiny from the international community, particularly by the U.S. and France, which are overseeing its implementation. Yesterday, reports emerged that the monitors accused Israel of dozens of ceasefire violations—an accusation firmly denied by the IDF, Defense Minister Israel Katz, and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar.
Israel’s actions received broad support from across the political spectrum, including from members of the coalition and opposition, such as former Defense Ministers Avigdor Lieberman and Benny Gantz, as well as former IDF General Yair Golan and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. All agreed that the timing of the IDF’s response would be considered “shaping” for defining the scope of its freedom of action along the northern border. This is especially critical in light of perceived violations of the agreements by Hezbollah or immediate emerging threats that require proactive measures.
