Israel Says Hezbollah Fired Rockets From Southern Lebanon, Claims Ceasefire Violation

Last Updated:April 21, 2026, 23:06 IST

IDF says Hezbollah fired rockets at Israeli troops in southern Lebanon violating the ceasefire.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Monday said that Hezbollah launched multiple rockets toward Israeli positions in southern Lebanon, calling it a violation of an already fragile ceasefire.

According to the IDF, the rockets were fired from the Mar’at al-Talitin area targeting troops stationed near its forward defence line. The military said it responded within minutes, striking the launcher used in the attack.

The IDF also clarified that sirens heard in northern Israel were likely triggered by the interception of a drone launched from Lebanon before it crossed into Israeli territory.

The latest incident comes against the backdrop of a US-brokered 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon that took effect on April 16, aimed at halting weeks of intense fighting and opening the door for broader peace negotiations.

Under the terms of the agreement, both sides were to halt offensive operations, while Israel retained the right to act in self-defence. Lebanon, in turn, was expected to prevent armed groups like Hezbollah from launching attacks, with the Lebanese state recognised as the sole authority over national defence.

However, the truce has remained shaky from the outset. Hezbollah is not a formal signatory to the agreement, and Israel has continued to maintain a military presence in parts of southern Lebanon as a “buffer zone" to deter attacks.

The ceasefire followed weeks of heavy cross-border violence that left over 2,000 people dead in Lebanon and displaced more than a million, making it one of the most intense escalations in recent years.

Despite diplomatic efforts led by Washington, key issues remain unresolved including Israel’s demand for Hezbollah’s disarmament and Lebanon’s insistence on a full Israeli withdrawal.

Repeated allegations of violations from both sides have raised doubts about whether the ceasefire will hold, with tensions continuing to simmer along the border.

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