Summary
Israeli air strikes on Lebanon's Bekaa Valley killed a 16-year-old Syrian boy and injured 29 others. The attacks are part of ongoing tensions despite a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah. Lebanon reported these and many other Israeli attacks to the United Nations.
Key Facts
- A 16-year-old Syrian boy named Hussein Mohsen al-Khalaf died in Israeli strikes on the Bekaa Valley.
- The attacks injured 29 people and damaged several shops in the Baalbek Souk area.
- Israel claims the strikes targeted camps used by Hezbollah's special operations unit for storing weapons and planning attacks.
- Israel and Lebanon had a ceasefire agreement in November 2024, but conflicts continue, resulting in over 300 deaths, including 127 civilians.
- Lebanon reported 2,036 Israeli violations between October and December 2025 to the UN.
- Israel's military actions are said to violate understandings with Lebanon, according to Israeli officials.
- Lebanon is working to disarm Hezbollah in some areas as part of the ceasefire agreement, but Hezbollah disagrees with the terms.
- Lebanon filed a complaint with the UN, urging action to stop Israeli actions and withdraw from Lebanese borders.
