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Israeli Airstrike Kills Hezbollah Operative, Breaches Ceasefire

2/14/2026

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On February 13, 2026, an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon killed Hezbollah operative Mahdi Hassan Shaito, who was involved in rebuilding the group's military infrastructure.
This airstrike violated the November 2024 ceasefire agreement, which mandated Hezbollah's withdrawal and disarmament south of the Litani River.
Since the ceasefire, Israel has conducted over 1,200 operations, resulting in the deaths of more than 400 Hezbollah members.
Hezbollah faces increasing pressure to disarm amid ongoing Israeli strikes.
Two Israeli activists briefly crossed into Lebanon to promote settlement efforts before being returned by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

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Story summary

On February 13, 2026, an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon killed Hezbollah operative Mahdi Hassan Shaito, who was involved in rebuilding the group's military infrastructure.
This airstrike violated the November 2024 ceasefire agreement, which mandated Hezbollah's withdrawal and disarmament south of the Litani River.
Since the ceasefire, Israel has conducted over 1,200 operations, resulting in the deaths of more than 400 Hezbollah members.
Hezbollah faces increasing pressure to disarm amid ongoing Israeli strikes.
Two Israeli activists briefly crossed into Lebanon to promote settlement efforts before being returned by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).