Israeli military actions resulted in the deaths of at least eleven individuals and left 83 others injured in southern Lebanon, as reported by the Lebanese Ministry of Health. This incident occurred on January 26, 2025, when local residents attempted to return to their homes in the border area, which Israeli forces had occupied beyond the deadline for withdrawal. The fatalities were reported on a day when the deadline for Israeli troop withdrawal, as per a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah, came to an end. Under the ceasefire established in November, both Israeli and Hezbollah forces had committed to withdrawing from southern Lebanon by January 26, marking the conclusion of a 60-day withdrawal period. However, Israeli officials announced that they would not completely withdraw their troops from the region by the deadline, attributing the delay to Lebanon's failure to adhere to the terms of the agreement. The Lebanese Army, in turn, accused Israel of delaying its withdrawal. The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported that Israeli military attacks targeted Lebanese civilians who were trying to enter towns still under Israeli occupation. Among the deceased was a soldier identified as a casualty of Israeli fire. A verified video showed local residents on foot in Kfar Kila, southern Lebanon, attempting to return to their villages. Some were seen carrying Hezbollah flags and images of deceased militants from the conflict. This situation unfolded after the Israeli military issued a new order prohibiting residents of numerous villages in southern Lebanon from returning home. An official spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reiterated this directive, emphasizing the ongoing risks in the area. In a communication to the public, the IDF highlighted that they were not targeting civilians but insisted that residents should refrain from moving southward until further notice due to safety concerns. The spokesperson provided a map indicating restricted areas, along with a list of over 60 villages where return was deemed unsafe. The IDF stated that its troops engaged in warning shots to deter perceived threats in various locations where suspicious individuals were seen approaching their positions. The military also reported detaining several individuals for questioning, claiming they posed an imminent threat to the troops. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun expressed deep concern regarding the situation, pledging to monitor developments closely and affirming that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon would not be compromised. He assured southern residents that their rights and dignity would be protected. The United Nations has called for both parties to urgently adhere to the ceasefire agreement. In response, UN peacekeeping forces are being deployed to southern Lebanon as requested by the Lebanese Army. The recent violence in Lebanon follows a significant Israeli military campaign against Hezbollah, which began in late September. Hezbollah, along with Hamas and Islamic Jihad, are Iranian-backed militant groups opposed to Israel. The conflict has intensified over recent months, leading to widespread destruction and displacing over a million people in the region. As the violence escalates in Lebanon, the situation in Gaza remains critical, where Israeli forces continue operations against Hamas, searching for hostages taken during a surprise attack on October 7, 2023. This event resulted in over 1,200 Israeli fatalities and 250 kidnappings. In the subsequent conflict, more than 43,000 Palestinians have reportedly died in Gaza due to Israeli airstrikes, which have devastated the territory's infrastructure. Simultaneously, tensions persist between Israel and Iran, with both parties exchanging attacks, although these have not yet escalated to full-scale war. The Israeli military has also targeted Iranian-affiliated militia positions in Syria, Yemen, and Iraq as part of its broader regional strategy.