Israel burns down homes in Lebanese town despite ceasefire

Residents of the southern Lebanese village of Rabb Thlathin inspect their devastated neighbourhoods as they return to town following army deployment on February 9, 2025. [Fadel ITANI / AFP/ Getty Images]

The Israeli army has burnt down several homes and properties in the town of Kfar Kila in southern Lebanon, in the latest violation of a ceasefire agreement, local media said on Sunday. Israeli forces demolished several homes in the same town last Thursday.

Lebanon’s state news agency NNA did not provide any details about any injuries from the Israeli action, reported Anadolu.

A fragile ceasefire has been in place since 27 November, ending months of cross-border exchanges of fire between Israel and Hezbollah that escalated into full-scale conflict last September. Despite the ceasefire, Israel has committed over 840 violations, killing and injuring dozens in Lebanon, including women and children.

Under the ceasefire deal, Israel was supposed to complete its withdrawal from southern Lebanon by 26 January, but the deadline was extended to 18 February after Israel refused to comply.

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