JERUSALEM / BEIRUT - Israel's military said on Monday that it carried out more than 50 airstrikes across Lebanon in April, despite a ceasefire that has been effective since November 2024.

In a statement, the military said it conducted the strikes "following violations of the ceasefire and understandings between Israel and Lebanon, which posed a threat to the State of Israel and its citizens."

It vowed to continue such operations to "prevent the rebuilding of Hezbollah."

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The military also released aerial footage showing a strike it said took place on Sunday in Beirut's southern suburbs, targeting what it described as a storage facility for Hezbollah's precision missiles. Lebanese authorities have not immediately reported casualties as a result of the airstrike.

Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem condemned on Monday the Israeli airstrike, calling it "an unprovoked act of aggression intended to exert political pressure."

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According to Hezbollah's al-Manar TV channel, Qassem said the attack was carried out with American approval, and accused Israel of continuously targeting civilians.

In a speech addressing Lebanon's national priorities and the upcoming municipal elections, Qassem warned that Lebanon cannot be rebuilt while enduring repeated Israeli assaults, calling on the Lebanese state to respond more forcefully.

"The state must raise its voice and step up its diplomatic efforts," he said, urging Beirut to file complaints with the UN Security Council and engage more actively with international actors.

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Since Nov 27, 2024, a ceasefire agreement brokered by the United States and France has been in effect between Hezbollah and Israel, putting an end to over a year of clashes triggered by the war in the Gaza Strip.

Despite the agreement, the Israeli army carries out near-daily strikes in Lebanon, claiming they are aimed at neutralizing "threats" posed by Hezbollah.

According to a recent report by Lebanon's state-run National News Agency, 149 people have been killed by Israeli actions, including bombings and shootings, since the truce took effect. The United Nations said on April 15 that its records showed 71 civilians among the dead.