Israeli Air Attacks on Lebanon Reach Highest Level Since Ceasefire

Israeli warplanes conducted over 50 air raids on Lebanon last month, according to data from the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). This represents a significant increase in attacks compared to previous months.

The NRC reported that Israeli warplanes carried out at least 50 air raids on Lebanon in January, more than double the number of the previous month. The organization stated that these repeated attacks have led to a breach of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, which was established in November 2024.

The data provided by security company Atlas Assistance only includes manned Israeli warplane attacks and does not account for drone strikes or ground incursions. According to the NRC, the ongoing attacks have created a climate of fear and instability among residents, hindering reconstruction efforts in areas still reeling from the conflict with Israel before the ceasefire.

The attacks have targeted buildings in southern Lebanon, including Kfar Tebnit and Ain Qana, as well as other cities and villages in the Bekaa Valley. The Lebanese government has reported that Israel has committed thousands of breaches of the ceasefire agreement.

President Joseph Aoun of Lebanon accused Israel of committing an environmental crime after Israeli aircraft sprayed an unknown substance over southern Lebanese towns. The NRC stated that aid agencies are still dealing with the aftermath of months of destructive conflict, which left much of Lebanon in ruins.

The Norwegian Refugee Council’s country director in Lebanon, Maureen Philippon, called on Israel’s allies to take action to stop these attacks on civilian areas and villages.

Source: Al Jazeera