The Israel Defense Forces indicated that a ceasefire was being resumed after the Jewish state, a key ally of the United States, executed strikes on Tuesday.

Envisioned as a temporary boundary under the first phase of the agreement, the line has instead become a flashpoint in the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

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The statement comes soon after Israel confirmed the killing of four Hezbollah members, further straining the fragile ceasefire agreement.View on euronews

Along Lebanon's border, Israel has continued demolitions and attacks despite a ceasefire in the country's war with Hezbollah last year.