Israel detonates tunnel, strikes south Lebanon

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Israel detonates tunnel, strikes south Lebanon

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Israeli forces destroyed a Hezbollah tunnel in southern Lebanon despite a recent peace agreement framework sponsored by the US. The attacks follow an agreement signed by Lebanon and Israel intended to promote peace and disarm Hezbollah, signaling continued regional tensions.

The Israeli army destroyed an extensive tunnel built by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz said Sunday, with Lebanese state media reporting strikes in the area. The attacks came despite a trilateral framework agreement signed by Lebanon and Israel under US sponsorship on Friday to pave the way for peace between the two countries and disarm Iran-backed Hezbollah.

World Security Conflict Politics Israel Lebanon Hezbollah tunnel destruction Middle East conflict Benjamin Netanyahu Israel Katz peace agreement

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