IDF confirms ceasefire took effect 4 am Wednesday, firing in Lebanon

TEL AVIV – The Israeli Defence Forces, IDF has confirmed that the ceasefire between Israel and the Islamic resistant, Hezbollah took effect 4 am today, Wednesday and affirmed that troops fired on suspected Lebanese advancing towards restricted areas.

The IDF made the confirmation just as there are reports that Israeli war planes have continued to fly unhindered across Lebanese airspace in violation of the ceasefire.

In a statement, IDF Spokesman, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said the IDF has been operating accordingly.

” Following the directive of the political echelon, the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon took effect at 04:00 today (Wednesday), and the IDF has been operating accordingly”, he said, adding that
IDF troops are stationed at their positions in southern Lebanon.

“Over the past hour, the IDF identified a vehicle with several suspects in a zone prohibited for movement in Lebanese territory.

” IDF troops fired to prevent them from advancing, and the suspects left the area”, he said, adding that the IAF remains ready to act across Lebanese territory and that the IDF Aerial Defense Array is also in a high state of defensive readiness.

“There are currently no changes to the Home Front Command guidelines.

“The IDF will operate against anyone who attempts to breach the ceasefire agreement and will continue to protect the citizens of Israel”, he said.