A Year of Uncertainty: Continued Strikes in Southern Lebanon Post-Ceasefire

Fri Dec 05 2025 07:19:23 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

As tensions prevail a year after the ceasefire, southern Lebanon remains mired in instability with ongoing Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah, exacerbating fears and frustrations among local residents.

Despite a ceasefire in place for nearly a year, southern Lebanon continues to experience Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah, raising concerns about lasting peace in the region. Local residents voice their frustrations as many question the effectiveness of their safety and the political landscape dominated by Hezbollah, illustrating the persistent cycle of violence and insecurity in the area.

Last Friday, an Israeli air strike targeted a car in Froun, a village entrenched in the Shia heartland of southern Lebanon, showcasing the ongoing hostilities despite a declared ceasefire. Witnesses recount the aftermath, with the community grappling with the grim realities of conflict—body parts scattered, and a palpable air of fear.

Who is going to help us? questioned local resident Mohamad Mokdad, epitomizing the despondency found in the area, which once thrived under Hezbollah's influence. Israel insists these strikes aim to limit Hezbollah's ability to rebuild militarily after suffering heavy losses in the previous war, yet the ongoing violence has left the community shattered and questioning their long-standing loyalties.

The conflict's roots run deep, as signified by the recent ceasefire brokered by the US and France, intended to draw down hostilities and restore some semblance of order after the devastating 13-month war. The reality is stark, with over 330 lives lost since the ceasefire came into effect, and a growing number of residents left displaced, without hope for a return to normalcy.

While officials claim progress on disarmament of Hezbollah, uncertainty lingers. Community members express fatigue over the endless cycle of violence, with voices emerging that once were muffled under the weight of political loyalties. As the situation unfolds, the shadow of conflict continues. Many families, isolated and fearful, long for an elusive peace that seems only to further slip away.