Jerusalem – On January 7, 2026, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted airstrikes targeting Hezbollah terrorists in the Kherbet Selem area of southern Lebanon, in response to the group’s continued violations of the ceasefire agreement. The IDF statement highlighted that the operation addressed ongoing threats from Hezbollah operatives rebuilding military infrastructure near the border.

This strike follows a pattern of low-level clashes since the November 2024 truce, with Israel accusing Hezbollah of rearming and crossing agreed lines. The ceasefire, brokered with U.S. mediation, requires Hezbollah’s disarmament south of the Litani River, but reports indicate persistent violations, including rocket fire and tunnel reconstruction.

The IDF emphasized the strikes were precise to minimize civilian harm, but Lebanese sources reported casualties and damage in the Shiite-majority village. Hezbollah condemned the action as “aggression,” vowing retaliation, while the UN called for restraint to preserve the truce.