On May 3, 2023, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) reported the elimination of two armed Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon, who posed an 'imminent threat' to Israeli troops. The IDF's operations included airstrikes that destroyed around 70 buildings and 50 pieces of Hezbollah-affiliated infrastructure, including command headquarters and weapons depots. Hezbollah, a Shi’ite militant group based in Lebanon, has been engaged in a guerrilla campaign against Israel since the 1980s and is classified as a terrorist organization by multiple nations. The group's leadership, particularly Naim Qassem, has firmly rejected direct negotiations with Israel, insisting on continued military resistance. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has indicated that the ceasefire arrangement in Lebanon is being undermined by Hezbollah's actions and has vowed to respond with force to ensure security along Israel's northern border. This escalation follows a recent extension of a ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, aimed at strengthening Lebanon's defenses against Hezbollah influence.