NNA - France has accused Israel of violating its ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah 52 times, including a Saturday attack that killed three Lebanese civilians, according to a report by Israel’s Ynet News.

The Israeli military has defended its actions, claiming they were responses to Hezbollah violations. However, Ynet News, citing French officials, reported that Israel acted without consulting the international committee overseeing compliance with the agreement.

A French official stated, “The Lebanese are fully committed to maintaining the ceasefire and preventing Hezbollah from re-establishing its presence in southern Lebanon, but they must be given time to prove themselves.”

Israeli officials countered by saying the international monitoring committee would not be fully operational until Monday or Tuesday, insisting that their operations would continue until then.--agencies

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