U.S. and Israel pressure Hezbollah in Lebanon
Southern Lebanon experienced a new escalation of violence, as Israeli military aircraft carried out raids on several areas, accompanied by widespread artillery shelling and explosions that destroyed homes in towns within the Sidon and Bint Jbeil districts. This occurred despite Lebanon and Israel having signed a framework agreement under U.S. auspices, aimed at a gradual Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territories occupied in exchange for the deployment of the Lebanese army and the disarmament of armed groups, especially Hezbollah. Nevertheless, the escalation continues, bringing increased tension on the ground, with Israel targeting areas it considers to be infiltrated since 2023, and a rising number of casualties and injuries resulting from the Israeli assault that began on March 2nd. This comes alongside new U.S. sanctions imposed on financial networks supporting Hezbollah, aimed at curbing its funding, amid warnings about their potential impact on Lebanese institutions and the country's ability to confront the escalation. Hezbollah rejected these American designations, viewing them as political attempts to undermine its resistance. It reaffirmed its commitment to its options and its defense of Lebanon despite pressure and aggression.
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