On April 29, 2023, the Israeli military reported that it killed three Hezbollah fighters during operations in southern Lebanon. These strikes were part of a broader effort to dismantle Hezbollah's operational capabilities and targeted infrastructure north of the Yellow Line. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that they acted against imminent threats, resulting in the elimination of the fighters identified as terrorists approaching the Forward Defence Line. An Israeli soldier was also lightly wounded during these engagements. Hezbollah's leadership, particularly chief Naim Qassem, reiterated the group's refusal to engage in direct negotiations with Israel, asserting their commitment to military resistance against what they termed Israeli aggression. Qassem criticized the Lebanese government's diplomatic approach, calling for indirect negotiations instead. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized that the IDF remains active in Lebanon and warned that Hezbollah's violations are threatening the fragile ceasefire. He affirmed Israel's commitment to protecting its citizens and soldiers, indicating that military operations would continue in coordination with the United States. This escalation follows a recent announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding a three-week extension of the ceasefire.