On Thursday, Israel accused Hezbollah of breaching the ceasefire agreement after “suspects” were reportedly spotted in multiple areas within the southern zone. In response, the Israeli military launched strikes on six locations in southern Lebanon, alleging violations of the truce terms by the Iran-backed group.

The ceasefire, brokered by the United States and France on Wednesday, had provided a brief respite, enabling thousands of displaced individuals to return to their homes following months of intense conflict. Despite the truce, the Israeli military has urged residents of border towns to refrain from returning for their safety, citing ongoing security concerns in the area.

The Israeli strikes targeted several locations in southern Lebanon, including Markaba, Wazzani, Kfarchouba, Khiyam, Taybe, and the agricultural plains surrounding Marjayoun. These areas are situated within two kilometers of the Blue Line, which demarcates the border between Lebanon and Israel. According to security sources, two individuals were wounded in Markaba during the attacks.

As Lebanese families attempted to inspect their properties, tensions remained high. The Israeli army has refused to withdraw from Lebanese territories in border towns, and surveillance drones were reportedly heard flying over parts of southern Lebanon, according to eyewitness accounts.

Meanwhile, displaced residents began preparing to return home after Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri authorised their return, offering hope to families eager to rebuild their lives following months of displacement.

On Thursday, Lebanon’s military deployed troops and tanks across the country’s southern regions as the ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict largely held for a second consecutive day.

In line with the ceasefire agreement, the Lebanese army and UN peacekeepers were designated as the sole armed forces in southern Lebanon, an area traditionally dominated by Hezbollah. A source from the Lebanese army stated that troops were actively "conducting patrols and setting up checkpoints" south of the Litani River, while deliberately avoiding zones where Israeli forces remain stationed.