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Benjamin Netanyahu ordered new Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon on Saturday evening, citing alleged violations of the Pakistan-mediated ceasefire that was extended by three weeks just days earlier.

The Israeli prime minister’s office said he instructed the military to strike Hezbollah positions “with emphasis,” raising the prospect of broader fighting despite the truce. The move follows weeks of cross-border exchanges, including Hezbollah rocket fire into northern Israel and Israeli operations in southern Lebanon.

According to the military, Hezbollah fighters had attacked Israeli positions near Kantara using drones, and Israeli forces uncovered a weapons cache containing anti-tank missiles, eliminating more than 15 militants. No immediate response came from the United States, where diplomatic efforts in Pakistan had stalled — an Iranian delegation left quickly after talks, and a U.S. Team did not deploy.

Although the ceasefire remains in name, sporadic clashes have continued. Hezbollah, backed for years by Iranian weapons and funding, has grow a de facto power within Lebanon, operating as what Israeli officials describe as a “state within a state.” The group entered the conflict after the U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran in February, launching rockets in solidarity with its ally.

Meanwhile, displaced Lebanese families are attempting to return home during the truce, using the pause to reclaim what remains of their villages. In Beirut, many still live in converted schools, sleeping on thin mats in classrooms with shared facilities and limited sanitation.

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Halat Amayti, a mother of four, described life in the makeshift shelter: “The life is difficult here, the bathroom is not clean.” She and her family are heading south to their village, hoping their home survived the bombardments, even if damaged. Her daughter added, “Our village is beautiful, and all our memories are there. The war is not beautiful.”

Over 1.3 million people — roughly 20 percent of Lebanon’s population — remain displaced. While the ceasefire extension offers relief, many say they do not yet believe in lasting peace. For some, return is impossible: Israeli forces continue to occupy parts of southern Lebanon, including areas within a designated buffer zone where entire villages lie in ruins and key infrastructure like the Litani River bridge remains destroyed.

The road south is patched in places, but movement is restricted. Israel controls access, preventing residents from rebuilding or returning to areas it deems security-sensitive. The Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of global oil passes, has remained blocked since the war began, contributing to higher energy prices in Germany and Europe.

This follows our earlier report, : Iran reactivates missile launchers and drone systems ahead of Pakistan talks.

Analysts warn that renewed Israeli strikes could undermine the fragile truce and deepen humanitarian strain, especially if displacement becomes prolonged. The absence of U.S. Engagement in negotiations leaves the future of the ceasefire uncertain, with regional actors watching closely for signs of escalation or de-escalation.

Why did Israel launch new strikes despite the ceasefire?

Israel said the strikes were a response to alleged Hezbollah violations, including drone attacks on its positions near Kantara and the discovery of a weapons cache with anti-tank missiles.

Can displaced Lebanese safely return to their homes?

Many are attempting to return during the truce, but return is blocked or dangerous in areas Israel controls, particularly in the southern buffer zone where villages are destroyed and infrastructure like the Litani River bridge remains destroyed.