As both sides keep striking, is there still a Lebanon ceasefire?

The Times of Israel Daily Briefing explores the fragile state of the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, despite official extensions by U.S. President Donald Trump. While a formal truce remains in place, both sides are actively engaging in military actions: Israel continues demolishing Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon and conducting targeted strikes on perceived threats, while Hezbollah retaliates with drone and rocket attacks on Israeli troops and northern Israel. The Israeli military remains on high alert, awaiting U.S. approval to resume broader operations against Iran, which it views as insufficiently deterred by the previous conflict. Meanwhile, a serious espionage case involving two Israeli Air Force technicians charged with spying for Iran underscores growing internal security concerns. The soldiers, mechanics at a major airbase, shared sensitive information including fighter jet diagrams, base layouts, and intelligence on political and military figures—though they were not motivated by large sums of money, suggesting psychological manipulation or coercion. The case highlights systemic challenges in Israel’s legal and military response to such threats, with calls for harsher penalties for soldiers compared to civilians. The episode also touches on broader issues, including the investigation into Israeli troops damaging infrastructure in a Christian village in southern Lebanon and the ongoing tension between military operations and civilian safety.