On February 9, 2025, an Israeli drone strike targeted the al-Shaara area near the town of Janta in Lebanon’s eastern Bekaa Valley, resulting in six fatalities and two injuries.
The Lebanese National News Agency (NNA) reported that the attack occurred in the al-Shaara area, adjacent to Janta. The Israeli military, in a statement, claimed responsibility for the strike, stating that it targeted Hezbollah members in the Bekaa Valley.
This incident has heightened tensions in the region, which have been escalating despite a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah that took effect in November 2024. The fragile truce has been marred by sporadic violations, with both sides accusing each other of breaching the terms.
In response to the ongoing Israeli actions, the Lebanese government has extended Israel’s withdrawal deadline from southern Lebanon to February 18, following Israel’s failure to meet the initial withdrawal deadline. This development further complicates the situation and raises concerns over continued hostilities in the region.
The international community has expressed concern over the escalating violence and has called for restraint from both parties to prevent further destabilization of the region. The situation remains volatile, with the potential for further confrontations if diplomatic efforts do not succeed in reinforcing the ceasefire.
