Israel troops build earth barrier in Lebanese army-held town

Israeli forces entered Zawtar al-Gharbiya and built a barrier, violating a June deal meant to transfer control of the Lebanese village to Beirut’s army

The village was one of two designated “pilot zones” under a June agreement between Israel and Lebanon.

Israeli military strikes southern Lebanon after evacuation warning to village  Reuters

Israeli army says it begun striking southern Lebanon The Israeli military said it began striking southern Lebanon in response to what it described as a "blatant violation of the ceasefire" by Hezbollah, despite ongoing US-sponsored negotiations between Israel and Lebanon in Rome today.

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New Bases, Razed Villages: How the IDF Is Entrenching Itself Deep Inside Southern Lebanon  Haaretz

The tunnel network was intended not just for surveillance, but also to facilitate attacks on Israeli troops and communities near the Lebanon border.