Summary
Following the implementation of the ceasefire, several violations were reported on the Lebanese side, involving displaced persons and Hezbollah operatives entering restricted areas. Hezbollah continues to promote narratives of victory as part of a propaganda campaign that is expected to intensify in the coming weeks.
Ceasefire Between Israel and Hezbollah
This morning (November 27), the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah came into effect.
Despite warnings from the IDF Spokesperson to Lebanese civilians to avoid returning to villages in the south classified as restricted zones, many Lebanese attempted to enter these areas, violating the agreement.
Reports emerged of individuals in vehicles and on motorcycles reaching the villages of Kila, Mais al-Jabal, Markaba, and Odaisseh in south Lebanon, just tens of meters from the border, in areas designated as off-limits. The IDF fired warning shots at the suspects.
It was reported in Lebanon that the IDF had blocked several roads leading to villages in southern Lebanon to prevent residents from entering restricted areas where IDF forces are present.
Hezbollah operatives, disguised among Lebanese civilians as human shields, are encouraging them to return to their homes despite the risks to their safety.
Hezbollah’s Victory Campaign
Hezbollah is heavily invested in propaganda aimed at glorifying its achievements, building an image of victory, and solidifying its standing with its Shiite base. This is evident in media activities, official statements, posters, and physical presence on the ground, including the raising of Hezbollah flags over destroyed homes.
As part of this effort, Hezbollah frequently exaggerates achievements and distorts reality. For example, yesterday, Hezbollah claimed it had launched a drone attack several days ago on the home of Israeli Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar—a claim that is entirely false.
Return of the Displaced
Amid the ceasefire, Lebanese civilians have begun returning to their homes in the Dahiya neighborhood of Beirut, Hezbollah’s stronghold. Additionally, displaced Lebanese who fled to Syria during the conflict have started returning.
Attacks on Israel Before the Ceasefire Began
Yesterday (November 26), Hezbollah carried out 41 attacks on Israel, launching over 40 rockets and missiles targeting Nahariya, Acre, Haifa, and the Krayot, Ma’alot-Tarshiha, and Kiryat Shmona.
IDF Strikes on Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon Before the Ceasefire
Before the ceasefire took effect, the IDF continued its strikes on Hezbollah terror targets in Lebanon.
Targets included weapons depots, anti-tank missile stockpiles, Hezbollah air defense assets in Bint Jbeil, weapons depots of the Nasser Unit, and military headquarters in al-Naqoura and Yatar in southern Lebanon. Additional strikes targeted Hezbollah’s aerial unit building and about 20 rocket launchers.
The IDF also hit 29 financial management and storage facilities of Hezbollah in Beirut, Sidon, Tyre, and the Beqaa region. These included headquarters, cash depots, and branches of the Al-Qard al-Hassan Association used to fund Hezbollah’s military buildup. The Al-Insaf currency exchange, which funneled money to Hezbollah for military activities, was also targeted.
In the Dahiya area of Beirut, additional Hezbollah terror targets were struck, including the headquarters of the aerial unit, intelligence command, weapons storage facilities, an operations room, an artillery warehouse, and other military infrastructure.
