Beirut: The Lebanese military on Thursday accused Israel of breaching the current ceasefire, reporting multiple strikes and sporadic artillery fire across the southern border regions as displaced civilians attempt to return to their homes.

In a statement released on X, formerly Twitter, the Lebanese army command warned that several violations had been documented since the cessation of hostilities began. The military cautioned residents against returning to frontier villages, citing significant security hazards.

“In follow-up to the previous statement regarding the call for citizens to adhere to the directives of the deployed military units, the army command renews its call to citizens to exercise caution in returning to the southern villages and towns, amid a number of violations of the agreement, with several Israeli attacks recorded, in addition to intermittent shelling targeting a number of villages,” the statement read.

Fragile Security Environment

Military leadership emphasised the need for civilians to follow official safety protocols to prevent loss of life, particularly after dark.

“The command also emphasises the necessity of adhering to the directives of the deployed military units to ensure their safety, especially during nighttime hours, and to avoid approaching hazardous areas,” the army added.

Officials stated that the military remains in a state of high vigilance to oversee the situation and "take the necessary measures to safeguard citizens' safety."

Hezbollah’s Final Salvo

The allegations of ceasefire violations follow a final surge of violence from Hezbollah. The Lebanese armed group claimed to have executed dozens of strikes against Israeli targets in the 24 hours immediately preceding the truce.

According to reports from Al Jazeera, the group confirmed its fighters conducted 38 operations against Israeli forces within Lebanon and 37 strikes into northern Israel. The targets reportedly included three military bases, 25 settlements, four barracks, and five border installations.

Israeli and International Reactions

In New York, Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, stated that the Israeli government would maintain a policy of active monitoring and reserved the right to use force if the truce fails.

"We will have to follow very carefully what is happening on the ground, and if we feel threatened, we will react," Danon told reporters.

Addressing the possibility of a trilateral summit at the White House between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, and U.S. President Donald Trump, Danon said it was "too early" to confirm details. However, he noted Netanyahu’s willingness to engage, stating, "Whenever the president will call us, we will come."

The ceasefire garnered praise from regional neighbours, including Bahrain. The Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement commending the U.S.-led diplomatic campaign and praising President Aoun’s commitment to de-escalating the conflict. The ministry highlighted the importance of activating diplomatic channels to restore stability to the region.

With inputs from ANI