Israeli soldiers from the Armored Brigade operating in a village in southern Lebanon, on Nov 20, 2024, during Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon. Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90
20:02 – “Fighting can resume at any moment,” says senior political official as IDF is keeping its forces within Lebanon
“Contrary to what was attributed to [US envoy] Hochstein – the fighting can resume at any moment, as we saw today,” a “senior political official” told Israeli media outlets.
“Israel will act firmly against any violation of the ceasefire and prepares militarily for any scenario,” the official added, after several incident where Hezbollah violated the ceasefire agreement throughout the day.
Accordingly, the IDF said it doesn’t intend to reduce its forces in Lebanon at the moment, according to Army Radio. All units currently in Lebanon will remain there, instead of being transferred to Gaza or released from reserve duty.
In addition, the forces will continue to operate in the same areas without tactical retreats to rear positions. In accordance with the agreement, they also continue scanning for weapons and destroying infrastructure.
18:04 – IDF arrests 4 Hezbollah terrorists who violated ceasefire, PM’s office vows strong action
“Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz have directed the IDF to not allow the entry of the population to the area of the villages adjacent to the border with southern Lebanon, as per the first stage of implementing the framework of the ceasefire,” the Prime Minister’s Office stated.
“The IDF has arrested four Hezbollah militants, including a local commander, who entered the prohibited area, and will continue to take strong action against any violation.”
17:58 – US reportedly set to send weapons it has never supplied before to Israel as reward for Lebanon ceasefire
In exchange for Israel agreeing to a ceasefire with Hezbollah, the US will transfer to Israel advanced armaments that have never been supplied before, according to Israel Hayom.
15:49 – Lebanese Army begins deploying forces throughout southern Lebanon
In an official statement, the LAF said “the army has begun to strengthen its deployment in the sector south of the Litani and extending state authority in coordination with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).”
“In this context, the concerned military units are moving from several areas to the South Litani sector, where they will be stationed in the locations designated for them.”
باشر الجيش تعزيز انتشاره في قطاع جنوب الليطاني وبسط سلطة الدولة بالتنسيق مع قوة الأمم المتحدة المؤقتة في لبنان – اليونيفيل، وذلك استنادًا إلى “التزام الحكومة اللبنانية تنفيذ القرار ١٧٠١ الصادر عن مجلس الأمن بمندرجاته كافة والالتزامات ذات الصلة، ولا سيما ما يتعلق بتعزيز انتشار… pic.twitter.com/TlvuQWe20a
— الجيش اللبناني (@LebarmyOfficial) November 27, 2024
14:31 – Hezbollah official claims terror group “defeated Israel”
Mahmoud Kamati, deputy head of Hezbollah’s Political Council, said at a press conference in Beirut’s Dahiyeh district, “Today we achieved victory after two months of ongoing jihad, steadfastness and will. The enemy achieved none of its goals.”
He claimed that “Hezbollah’s resilience in the south thwarted the enemy and thwarted the aggression against the Middle East.”
13:25 – Saudi Arabia expresses appreciation for Lebanon ceasefire
The Foreign Ministry of Saudi Arabia issued a statement praising the ceasefire in Lebanon.
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s welcome of the ceasefire in Lebanon, and the Kingdom appreciates all international efforts made in this regard,” it said in a statement.
The statement also said it hoped the sovereignty of Lebanon would be preserved.
12:31 – IDF reports firing on suspects in southern Lebanon
The IDF Spokesperson’s Office said that “in recent hours, IDF troops have been firing at suspects identified in a number of locations in southern Lebanon.”
“The IDF is deployed in southern Lebanon and will enforce with fire any violation of the ceasefire agreement.”
12:21 – IDF says it struck Hezbollah extensively prior to start of ceasefire
Before the start of the ceasefire, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) conducted intelligence-based strikes on dozens of Hezbollah command centers, launchers, weapons storage facilities, and terrorist infrastructure sites in Beirut, Tyre, and Nabatieh. The targets included a military structure used by Hezbollah’s coast-to-sea missile unit in Beirut. Many of the targets belonged to Hezbollah’s ‘Aziz’ Unit, ‘Bader’ Unit, and the Radwan Forces.
Prior to the ceasefire, the IAF also conducted intelligence-based strikes on several smuggling routes between Syria and Lebanon, which were used by Hezbollah to smuggle weaponry. These strikes were conducted to prevent Hezbollah’s ability to re-arm.
12:15 – Hamas says ready for ceasefire, ‘ending aggression’
The Hamas terror group said it is ready for a ceasefire deal in the Gaza Strip.
“We are committed to cooperating with any effort to reach a ceasefire in Gaza, and we are interested in ending the aggression against our people,” the Palestinian terror group said in a statement.
At the same time, the group blamed Israel for the lack of progress in reaching a deal.
11:58 – Hezbollah claims Israel flying drones in southern Lebanon is violation of ceasefire
According to the Hezbollah-owned Lebanese channel Al-Manar, Israeli drones flying over the villages of Marj Ayoun and al-Hardali in southern Lebanon “is a violation of the [ceasefire] agreement.”
According to Israeli media reports and statements by Netanyahu, the IDF would maintain observation and overflight rights in southern Lebanon.
10:58 – DM Katz orders IDF to act against Hezbollah operatives returning to southern Lebanon
Amid reports of civilians and Hezbollah operatives returning to southern Lebanon villages like Kafr Kila, where IDF troops are still deployed, the Ministry of Defense issued the following statement:
“In light of the entry of Hezbollah personnel into Kafr Kila, Defense Minister Israel Katz directed the IDF to act firmly and without compromise in the face of this type of phenomena,” the Defense Ministry stated.
“Any Hezbollah-identified person who approaches restricted areas must be arrested, and if they endanger the IDF troops, they must be struck.”
10:35 – Reports of heavy attacks in Gaza, IDF says it hit senior Hamas sniper commander
Sources in Gaza reported intense IDF activity, including artillery shelling and heavy gunfire, in the area of the Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza.
The IDF eliminated Mu’min al-Ja’abari, a senior commander of Hamas’ sniper unit in Gaza City, in an airstrike targeting his post, located in a former school building.
The military said that al-Ja’abari “commanded and carried out acts of terror against IDF forces in the Gaza Strip.” The school building was being used as a civilian shelter, as well as a Hamas command post.
The post had already been struck in August, with the IDF eliminating over 30 terrorists at the site.
“The terrorist organizations Hamas and PIJ systematically violate international law, brutally exploiting activist shelters, civilian buildings and the civilian population as human shields for terrorist actions,” the IDF noted.
09:21 – IDF and Lebanese Army call on civilians not to return to southern Lebanon until IDF withdrawal
The Israeli and Lebanese armies called on Lebanese civilians not to return to the southern part of the country until the IDF’s full withdrawal, amid reports of masses streaming to the south.
“With the ceasefire coming into effect, the army is taking the necessary measures to complete its deployment in the south,” the Lebanese Armed Forces stated.
“The army command calls on citizens to wait before returning to frontline villages and towns that Israeli enemy forces have penetrated, awaiting their withdrawal.”
The IDF’s Arabic Spokesman Col. Avichay Adraee had urged Lebanese civilians earlier not to return to villages in the south, “for your protection and the safety of your families.”
Footage from Beirut, Tyre, and other towns showed celebratory car convoys streaming toward the south, many of them with mattresses strapped to the roof.
08:59 – Hamas indicates readiness for Gaza War truce after Lebanon ceasefire
A Hamas official told AFP that Hamas is now ready to reach a ceasefire agreement with Israel.
“We have informed mediators in Egypt, Qatar and Turkey that Hamas is ready for a ceasefire agreement and a serious deal to exchange prisoners,” the official said, hailing the ceasefire in Lebanon while accusing Israel of obstructing an agreement in the Gaza Strip so far.
Late Tuesday evening – Last Hezbollah rocket barrages hit northern Israel
On Tuesday evening, the IDF released updates regarding Hezbollah attacks on northern Israel, with the last siren alerts activated around 11:30 p.m. in the Golan Heights.
Earlier in the evening, widespread drone infiltration alerts were activated in the Western, Upper and Central Galilee, including Haifa Bay and nearby regions, while the IDF hunted several hostile drones. The military later said that crashes were detected.
Shortly afterward, approximately 15 rockets were launched at Nahariya and surrounding towns.
Shortly after 10 p.m., three projectiles, probably large missiles, triggered widespread alerts near the border around Shlomi, and in the area between the Carmel Mountains and Hadera, including towns like Caesarea, Zichron Yaakov, and Yokneam.
The attacks did not result in casualties or major damage.