Lebanese army threatens to halt ceasefire cooperation due to Israeli strikes

The Lebanese army, according to The Associated Press of Friday, June 6, 2025, condemned Israel’s recent airstrikes on the suburbs of Beirut, warning that such attacks are undermining the role of Lebanon’s armed forces.

The army expressed concerns that Israel’s actions could eventually lead Lebanon to suspend cooperation with the committee overseeing the ceasefire that ended the Israel-Hezbollah war.

This statement from the Lebanese army came shortly after the Israeli military targeted several buildings in the southern suburbs of Beirut.

It claimed it contained underground facilities used by Hezbollah for drone production.

Israel had issued a warning before the strikes, urging the evacuation of several buildings.

Also, the attacks took place just hours before Eid al-Adha, a significant Muslim holiday.

The Lebanese army revealed that after Israel’s warning, it began coordinating with the U.S.-led committee responsible for monitoring the ceasefire.

The committee was formed following the 14-month Israel-Hezbollah conflict and helped facilitate the November 2024 ceasefire.

The committee includes representatives from Lebanon, Israel, France, the U.S., and the UN peacekeeping forces (UNIFIL).

The Lebanese army added that Israel rejected the committee’s suggestion to allow patrols to search the buildings targeted for the strike, intensifying tensions further.

The army’s statement made it clear that Israel’s ongoing violations of the ceasefire agreement and its refusal to cooperate with the monitoring committee were weakening the committee’s credibility.

It stated that the Lebanese military’s role has also been affected.

The Lebanese army warned that Israel’s repeated strikes could prompt it to suspend its participation in ceasefire efforts, specifically regarding its involvement in “searching posts.”

Since the conflict with Hezbollah ended in November 2024, Israel has conducted near-daily airstrikes on Lebanese territory, primarily targeting Hezbollah operatives and infrastructure.

The southern suburbs of Beirut, a Hezbollah stronghold, have been struck repeatedly.

The ongoing conflict between Hezbollah and Israel began on October 8, 2023, when Hezbollah launched rockets across the border in support of Hamas in Gaza.

Israel responded with airstrikes and shelling, marking the start of a low-level conflict that persisted for almost a year.

This tension finally escalated into full-scale war in September 2024, resulting in more than 4,000 deaths in Lebanon, including hundreds of civilians.

According to the Lebanese government, Israeli airstrikes since the ceasefire agreement in November 2024 have killed an additional 190 people and left 485 others wounded.

International pressure is mounting on Hezbollah to relinquish its remaining weaponry, but the group has firmly rejected disarming.

According to Hezbollah officials, the group will not disband its arsenal until Israel halts its airstrikes and withdraws from the five territories it still occupies along Lebanon’s southern border.

Hezbollah has maintained that it has adhered to the terms of the ceasefire by withdrawing its military presence south of the Litani River.

The Litani River is reportedly part of the agreement that aimed to stabilize the border region between Lebanon and Israel.

The ongoing military actions and Israel’s refusal to engage with the ceasefire monitoring committee have left the situation fraught with uncertainty and the potential for further escalation.

In conclusion, Israel’s continued airstrikes and Lebanon’s growing dissatisfaction with the situation underscore the fragility of the peace that was brokered in November 2024.

The Lebanese army’s warning of suspending cooperation with the monitoring committee highlights the increasing strain between both nations.

It also highlights the difficulty in achieving lasting peace and security in the region.

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