Israel's military has once again targeted Beirut’s southern suburbs, marking the fourth such attack since the November ceasefire with Hezbollah. This time, the strikes occurred just before the Muslim Eid al-Adha holiday, adding to the tension in the region. The Israeli army had issued an evacuation order to residents in areas they claimed housed Hezbollah's drone production facilities.

The Israeli military spokesman, Avichay Adraee, warned residents of specific neighborhoods to evacuate, stating that the buildings were near Hezbollah infrastructure. This order came just an hour before the strikes, causing panic and disruption among residents who were preparing for the holiday. Reports indicated that the area was nearly emptied as people fled, leaving behind their preparations for Eid al-Adha.

The Lebanese government, along with Arab nations and rights groups, has accused Israel of repeatedly violating the ceasefire. President Joseph Aoun has called on the United States and France to intervene and stop Israel's actions. Aoun condemned the strikes, calling them a "flagrant violation" of international agreements, especially on the eve of a significant religious festival.

The attacks destroyed numerous housing units and targeted multiple buildings in densely populated areas. Later in the evening, Israeli strikes also hit the southern Lebanese village of Ain Qana, following additional evacuation warnings. The magnitude of these strikes forced all residents in the targeted neighborhoods to flee, causing widespread panic and disruption.

Analysts suggest that Israel's use of military force as a primary tool to subdue its foes has not been effective. Instead, it has generated more dissent and resistance. Hezbollah, despite taking a hit last year, is reportedly regrouping, although the details of their activities remain unclear.

The Israeli military accused Hezbollah of violating the ceasefire by manufacturing drones in the targeted areas. However, a Hezbollah official denied these claims, stating that there were no such facilities at the targeted locations. The Israeli military has vowed to eliminate any threats to Israel and prevent Hezbollah from reestablishing itself.

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned the strikes and called on the international community to stop Israel's aggression. He emphasized the need for Israel to fully withdraw from Lebanese territory. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz defended the strikes, stating that Israel will enforce the ceasefire rules without compromise.

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has resulted in significant loss of life. The 14-month war killed over 4, 000 people in Lebanon, including many civilians. Since the ceasefire, Israeli strikes have killed another 190 people and wounded nearly 500, according to the Lebanese government.

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