Israeli troops conducted an incursion into the Lebanese town of Blida, resulting in the death of municipal employee Ibrahim Salameh during an operation aimed at “dismantling Hezbollah infrastructure.” The Israeli military claimed to have encountered a “suspect” and opened fire, leading to widespread condemnation in Lebanon, including from President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. Protests erupted in response, blocking roads to denounce the incursion and killing. The situation escalated as Israel intensified airstrikes across Lebanon targeting Hezbollah positions, contradicting a ceasefire agreement that aimed to regulate armed presence in the region.
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