[The Israeli military continues to strike Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, accusing the group of violating the ceasefire agreement] BlockBeats News, April 18 – On April 18, a spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued a statement regarding the situation during the ceasefire in Lebanon. The statement noted that in the past 24 hours, IDF forces operating south of the "Blue Line" in southern Lebanon eliminated several Hezbollah members who had violated the ceasefire agreement and posed an "immediate threat" to the IDF. The statement said that the IDF used artillery fire to support ground forces' operations in the area. In response to the threats faced, the IDF destroyed some of Hezbollah's infrastructure. The spokesperson emphasized that the military operates under directives from the political leadership. The IDF is authorized to take necessary measures for self-defense, and efforts to defend itself and eliminate threats are not restricted by the ceasefire agreement. (Jin10)