US Tells Israel Hezbollah Did Not Violate Ceasefire After Deadly Blast

What happened

Naharnet reports that the United States informed Israel Hezbollah did not violate the ceasefire agreement after a blast killed two Israeli soldiers in Majdal Zoun, according to an Israeli security official cited by Israel’s public broadcaster. Washington reportedly urged Israel to refrain from retaliation to avoid escalating tensions.

Outside Brief is treating this as a source-led account. Any disputed responsibility, casualty figure, battlefield claim or single-source assertion should be treated as unconfirmed/hearsay unless confirmed by another reliable source or a named official. The US source added that Israel’s assessment was that the explosive device involved was planted before the ceasefire took effect, yet Israel had blamed Hezbollah for the attack and responded with limited strikes on south Lebanon that resulted in one death and more than ten injuries. These claims and casualty figures remain attributed to the reporting sources and have not been independently verified.

This development comes as negotiations continue in Rome, and the US expressed concern that retaliatory actions could undermine progress made in talks related to the region’s security. The incident and subsequent responses underline the ongoing volatility in south Lebanon, where ceasefire claims and military actions frequently complicate diplomatic efforts.

Known from the source

• The US conveyed to Israel that Hezbollah did not violate the ceasefire agreement after an explosion killed two Israeli soldiers in Majdal Zoun.
• An Israeli security official told Israel’s public broadcaster the explosive device was planted before the ceasefire.
• Israel blamed Hezbollah for the blast and retaliated with limited attacks on south Lebanon, killing one person and wounding more than ten.
• The US urged Israel to avoid escalation fearing negative impact on ongoing Rome negotiations.
• Israel refused to withdraw from some south Lebanon areas during talks, according to related reporting.

What remains unclear

The report also mentions that Israel has refused to withdraw from additional parts of south Lebanon during talks, a position that may increase tensions with Lebanese authorities and Hezbollah, though these details are from the wider reporting environment not fully confirmed in the supplied source context.

What remains unclear: Confirm whether the central claim is corroborated; until then treat it as unconfirmed/hearsay. Verification of the timing of the explosive device relative to the ceasefire agreement. Independent confirmation of casualties from the Israeli retaliatory strikes in south Lebanon. Official statements from Hezbollah and Lebanese government regarding the blast and ceasefire conditions.

Evidence note

Outside Brief has kept this brief source-led and attributed. Claims should be read alongside the original source linked below.

Original source: Naharnet Lebanon. Open the source.