ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
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Hezbollah terrorists fired a rocket at IDF troops operating in southern Lebanon, violating the current ceasefire, Israeli media reported on Tuesday.

Despite this, when sirens sounded along the Lebanese border, the IDF classified the event as a "false identification."

Later, the IDF announced that the siren had actually been the result of a UAV from Lebanon being intercepted before it crossed into Israeli territory.

Anti-missile batteries fire interception missiles toward incoming ballistic missiles launched from Lebanon, as seen in northern Israel, during the war with Iran and Hezbollah and ongoing missile fire toward Israel, March 16, 2026.
Anti-missile batteries fire interception missiles toward incoming ballistic missiles launched from Lebanon, as seen in northern Israel, during the war with Iran and Hezbollah and ongoing missile fire toward Israel, March 16, 2026. (credit: AYAL MARGOLIN/FLASH90)

The IDF also confirmed that Hezbollah had fired rockets towards Israeli troops operating in southern Lebanon, adding that the military had then struck the launcher from which the rockets were launched.

Hezbollah later claimed that it had launched the rockets at Israeli forces "in response to more than 200 flagrant violations by the Israeli enemy since the ceasefire went into effect."

Lebanon warns Israeli troops against remaining during ceasefire

A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah mediated by Washington came into effect on Thursday, but Israeli forces remain deployed in a belt of Lebanese land 5-10 km deep along the entire border. Israel has said it aims to create a buffer zone to shield northern Israel from attacks by Hezbollah, an Iran-backed Shi'ite Muslim terrorist group.

Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker warned earlier on Tuesday that Israeli forces in parts of the country's south would face resistance if they fail to withdraw, signaling a risk of renewed confrontation ahead of US-mediated talks this week.

Reuters contributed to this story.