Lebanese army orders troops to return fire after Israeli attack near border post

In a post on X, the army said the incident took place on Tuesday when a low-flying Israeli drone flew overhead, issuing warnings aimed at forcing Lebanese personnel to vacate the site.

The army said Zionist regime carried out the attack near the position and that it had instructed troops to hold their ground.

“The army command issued orders to reinforce the post, remain there, and return fire,” the Lebanese army said, without providing further details on how the attack was carried out.

The Zionist regime’s military did not immediately comment on the incident.

The confrontation comes despite a November 2024 ceasefire intended to end hostilities between Israel and the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah. Israel, however, continues to occupy five positions in southern Lebanon and has maintained regular strikes in the area.

Lebanese officials have repeatedly condemned Zionist regime’s for violating the ceasefire. The Lebanese government says more than 2,000 Zionist regime’s violations were recorded in the final three months of 2025 alone. In November, the United Nations reported that at least 127 civilians had been martyred in Zionist regime’s attacks on Lebanon since the truce came into effect.

In October 2023, Zionist regime launched military attacks on Lebanon, which escalated into a full-blown war by September 2024, leading to over 4,000 fatalities and approximately 17,000 injuries.

Lebanese authorities have invariably called for pressure on Tel Aviv to stop its assaults and adhere to the ceasefire conditions. They are demanding the removal of Israeli troops from the territories seized in the last war.

Tensions have also heightened due to regional dynamics, particularly the risk of confrontation between the United States and Iran.

In January, Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem said in a televised address that the movement would not “remain neutral” in the event of a confrontation between the United States and Iran.

The escalating rhetoric has led to precautionary measures by Washington, with a senior US State Department official saying on February 23 that non-essential government personnel and eligible family members are being withdrawn from the US Embassy in Beirut due to security concerns.

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened military action against Iran since early January, following his public support for foreign-linked riots in Iran.

Trump has since ordered a significant military buildup in regional waters near Iran and warned of strikes if Tehran does not accept a deal on US terms.

Iranian officials have reiterated their readiness for a fair agreement on the country’s nuclear program but warned that even a limited attack would trigger a decisive response.

The United States and Iran are expected to hold a third round of talks in Geneva on February 26, as diplomatic efforts continue to prevent a broader regional escalation.