Israeli Air Strikes Hit Lebanon Minutes After New Ceasefire Takes Effect

Just minutes after a new ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah came into force, Israeli air strikes struck southern Lebanon, underscoring the extreme fragility of any peace arrangement in the region. The repeated failure of ceasefires between Israel and her northern neighbours reflects the biblical pattern of false peace preceding escalating conflict in the last days. Scripture warns of a time when people cry 'peace and safety' only for sudden destruction to follow, and the ongoing volatility on Israel's northern border keeps the prophetic stage set for the fulfilment of judgements foretold against Lebanon and the forces aligned against Israel.