By Our Correspondent

National News – Israel has warned that its military campaign against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon could resume after a newly enforced 10-day ceasefire, raising concerns over renewed violence in the region.

The warning was issued on Friday by Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, who stated that the operation remains incomplete despite recent gains.

The truce, which began at midnight, temporarily halted hostilities and allowed displaced Lebanese civilians to begin returning to their homes in the south.

Katz explained that while Israeli forces have made progress, several مناطق (areas) between the security zone and the Litani River are yet to be cleared of Hezbollah fighters and weapons.

He stressed that these objectives would either be achieved through diplomatic negotiations or by continuing military operations once the ceasefire expires.

This development highlights ongoing tensions and uncertainty surrounding the fragile truce agreement.

Thousands of civilians who fled earlier fighting have started moving back to southern Lebanon, hopeful of rebuilding their lives.

However, Israeli authorities cautioned that a resumption of hostilities could force another wave of evacuations.

Katz warned that residents returning to areas within the designated security zone might have to leave again if military operations restart.

Under the ceasefire terms, Israel retains the right to act against any imminent or ongoing threats posed by Hezbollah.

The agreement also requires Lebanon, with international backing, to prevent militant attacks on Israeli targets.

Israeli forces have maintained a 10-kilometre security buffer along the border, which officials claim has been cleared of militants and is undergoing continued operations to dismantle infrastructure linked to Hezbollah.