Israeli Military Strikes Southern Lebanon Amid Framework Agreement Disputes

The Israeli military conducted shelling and airstrikes in southern Lebanon on July 27, 2026, targeting the Nabatieh region and the Ali al-Taher Heights. These operations included the destruction of homes and gunfire near Lebanese army positions in Kfar Tibnit and Zawtar al-Garhbiyeh.

The Lebanese Armed Forces condemned the attacks, asserting that Israeli violations prevent the return of residents to their villages and obstruct the military's full deployment. These developments follow a U.S.-sponsored framework agreement signed in June 2026, which requires a phased Israeli withdrawal from pilot zones contingent upon the disarmament of Hezbollah and the deployment of the Lebanese army.

While the Lebanese government seeks to implement the deal, Hezbollah and the Amal Movement have rejected the framework, arguing that it legalizes the Israeli occupation. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun informed U.S. President Donald Trump that a full Israeli withdrawal is necessary, as the persistence of such violations makes the implementation of the ceasefire impossible.