Ceasefire tested by new Israeli strikes in south Lebanon

The newly announced ceasefire in Lebanon is already being tested, with reports of two Israeli airstrikes hitting the town of Jouya in southern Lebanon. The strikes come amid analysis suggesting the ceasefire was brokered under pressure from Iran and that the U.S. itself sought the pause to buy time for political maneuvering. Israeli discontent with the externally imposed truce is noted, and expectations are low that the ceasefire will be fully respected based on past patterns. The cycle of targeted operations is likely to continue, with Israeli forces authorized to break the ceasefire if they feel threatened.