Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israel will continue to strike Hezbollah targets wherever necessary, even after a ceasefire agreement between the United States and Israel. He stated that any group acting against Israeli civilians would be targeted and emphasized that operations would persist until full security is ensured for residents in northern Israel.

The announcement followed the Israeli Defense Forces’ claim of killing Ali Yusuf Harshi, nephew and secretary to Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem. Israel had earlier clarified that the ceasefire does not apply to Lebanon. In response, Iran condemned Israel’s continued attacks in Lebanon, calling them a serious violation of the ceasefire agreement. Iranian officials, including the deputy foreign minister and the parliament speaker, warned that the situation remains highly tense.

The developments underscore escalating tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border, raising concerns about the durability of the ceasefire and the potential for broader regional confrontation.