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Casualties reported in UAV attack in Nabatieh that led to a large fire and billowing smoke in the area; IDF says it attacked Hezbollah weapons in the area; Comes days after cease-fire was extended, allowing the IDF to remain in Lebanon for more than two more weeks.

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An unusual attack in the Nabatieh area in southern Lebanon was reported on Tuesday evening, less than two days after cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon was extended, allowing the IDF to remain in Lebanon for more than two more weeks.
According to the Al-Mayadeen channel, which is affiliated with Hezbollah, this was an attack by a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle).
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An unusual attack in the Nabatieh area in southern Lebanon
The attack led to a large fire and smoke rising in the area. It is the most significant attack in a long period of time in southern Lebanon.
The IDF confirmed later Tuesday night that the Israeli Air Force attacked Hezbollah weapons in southern Lebanon following a cease-fire violation. Meanwhile, the Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar, affiliated with Hezbollah, reported another explosion in the Nabatieh area, and the Lebanese Ministry of Health updated that the number of injured has risen to 14.
Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati condemned the attack on Tuesday night, calling for a firm stance to guarantee Israel's implementation of its commitments during a phone call with U.S. General Jasper Jeffers, who chairs the monitoring committee, according to a statement from the PM's office.
Earlier, the Lebanese army claimed that the IDF opened fire on military personnel and civilians on the Yaron-Maroun al-Ras road, and that a soldier and three civilians were injured. This happened while Lebanese army soldiers were escorting residents returning to villages in the south of the country.
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 תקיפה בא-נבטיה בדרום לבנון
 תקיפה בא-נבטיה בדרום לבנון
An unusual attack in the Nabatieh area in southern Lebanon
The White House announced earlier this week that the cease-fire agreement between Israel and Lebanon has been extended until February 18. The Americans issued the announcement in light of the fact that the IDF had not yet withdrawn from southern Lebanon, and due to crowds of Lebanese rioters, most of them acting at the behest of Hezbollah. The IDF fired distance shots at many of them, and according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health, 22 civilians were killed.
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