• Israeli forces launched new strikes in southern Lebanon shortly after a peace agreement was signed.
• Hezbollah and pro-Hezbollah groups expressed anger over the agreement, labeling it humiliating.
• Public protests erupted in Beirut against the U.S.-brokered deal, revealing deep societal divisions.
• Lebanon's politicians remain skeptical about the agreement's implementation and potential repercussions.
• Regional tensions continue as Israeli military operations persist against Hezbollah.

Israeli forces conducted multiple airstrikes in southern Lebanon within days of the signing of a US-brokered framework agreement aimed at establishing peace between Lebanon and Israel. These strikes were reported by Lebanese state media following an assertion from the Israeli military that they targeted Hezbollah operations near its self-declared security zone, which extends into Lebanese territory. The strikes came just two days after the agreement aimed to end years of hostilities, drawing sharp criticism from Hezbollah, which warned that the deal could incite internal conflict in Lebanon, according to Indiatimes and Al Jazeera.

The framework agreement, signed by Lebanese and Israeli representatives, aims to establish a pathway for peace, but critics assert that it fails to require the complete withdrawal of Israeli troops from occupied territories. Prominent figures, including Hezbollah leaders, have condemned the deal, with Hezbollah's chief Naim Qassem declaring the agreement "null and void" and describing it as a "surrender of sovereignty." Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri echoed these sentiments, warning that the deal could exacerbate divisions within Lebanon and was unlikely to be implemented effectively, according to Reuters and Al Jazeera.

Public protests erupted in Lebanon's capital following the agreement's announcement, with demonstrators critiquing the terms that do not compel Israel to retreat from its occupied territories. Many protesters waved Hezbollah flags and expressed anger towards the Lebanese government for negotiating such a deal. As tensions escalated, particularly following military actions from Israel, local voices like that of Ali Zaytoun raised concerns about justice and the impact of ongoing conflicts, stating, "Imagine someone destroys your home and your life, and then you’re expected to simply move on," highlighting the widespread sense of injustice among those displaced by the violence, according to Indiatimes and Reuters.

Despite the signing of the framework agreement, skepticism remains about its execution and enforcement, particularly without tangible assurances of Israeli withdrawal. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam expressed hope for the U.S. to apply pressure on Israel, while Berri criticized the likelihood of implementing the agreement, saying it was not only politically flawed but could also incite significant internal strife among the Lebanese population. The situation continues to evolve, influenced heavily by the ongoing military actions and the reactions from both local leaders and the international community, as reported by Reuters and Al Jazeera.