Israeli attacks continue in southern Lebanon despite fragile ceasefire

Despite a US-brokered ceasefire signed on June 26, 2026, the Israeli military has continued to carry out attacks in southern Lebanon, citing threats from Hezbollah. On July 5, the IDF 'neutralized' a suspected Hezbollah cell in the Al Uqayda area, claiming the fighters on motorcycles posed an 'imminent threat' Source: efe/Infobae. Just days earlier, on June 26, Israel killed seven people near Manzala, alleging they were transporting weapons Source: Diario Libre. The Lebanese government and media describe these operations as violations of the truce and accuse Israel of indiscriminate attacks Source: Infobae.

Key incidents

• July 5: The IDF said it identified and attacked a Hezbollah cell on motorcycles near Al Uqayda Source: El Español. Lebanese officials did not immediately confirm casualties.
• June 26: Seven people killed near Manzala; Israel said they were fighters preparing to attack soldiers Source: Diario Libre.
• June 23: Israeli forces fired on four individuals in an excavator and motorcycle near Nabatieh al Fawqa, killing two, according to Lebanon's health ministry, while Israel claimed self-defense Source: Listín Diario/El Caribe.

Human toll and instability

The conflict, ongoing since March 2, has caused heavy casualties. Lebanese health ministry figures vary slightly across sources: 4,301 dead and 12,199 wounded per El Español (as of July 5), while other reports mention 4,304 dead Source: Infobae. Attacks have also killed 37 Israeli soldiers and two civilians Source: efe. Over a million people have been displaced inside Lebanon, though some 400,000 have returned Source: Diario Libre. The ceasefire, mediated by the US, remains precarious as Israel continues operations in what it calls a 'security zone.' Hezbollah has rejected negotiations for disarmament demanded by the US and Gulf states Source: Diario Libre.