Israeli air attacks on the eastern Lebanese village of Mashghara in the Bekaa Valley have resulted in at least 12 fatalities and wounded others, according to Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA). The strikes, which occurred late Monday, come as Israel intensifies its military operations across Lebanon and places further strain on a recent United States-brokered ceasefire.

The attacks targeted Mashghara, a village situated in the Bekaa Valley, a region that has seen increased Israeli military activity. The NNA reported the fatalities on Tuesday, detailing the escalating assault on Lebanese territory. This latest wave of violence highlights the volatile security situation in the region.

According to Al Jazeera correspondent Zeina Khodr, who reported from Mashghara, the village experienced at least 10 separate attacks within a half-hour period, affecting areas with residential buildings. The exact death toll remains uncertain as rescue efforts continue, with excavators still searching through rubble for missing individuals. Khodr characterized the strikes as part of a broader Israeli pressure campaign aimed at Hezbollah.

Israel's military stated that it targeted over 100 Hezbollah infrastructure sites and "terrorists" in the Bekaa Valley and southern Lebanon. The military indicated these actions were in response to Hezbollah's use of explosive drones targeting Israeli troops in southern Lebanon and positions in northern Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had previously authorized more intensive strikes against Hezbollah.

The Bekaa Valley attacks were not isolated. The NNA also reported heavy Israeli artillery bombardment on several southern Lebanese towns, including Arnoun, Yohmor al-Shaqif, Zawtar al-Sharqiyah, and Mayfadoun. Air attacks were also reported in Kawthariyat al-Ruz, Sarafina, Kafr, and Majdal Selem in southern Lebanon.

In addition to the bombardments, the Israeli military issued forced displacement orders for residents in the southern city of Nabatieh. Avichay Adraee, the Israeli military's Arabic-language spokesman, posted on X urging residents to evacuate north of the Zahrani River for their safety, warning that proximity to Hezbollah members or facilities posed a risk.

Lebanon was drawn into the conflict after Hezbollah launched attacks on Israel on March 2, which the group stated were in retaliation for Israel's actions. This escalation suggests the ceasefire, which took effect last month, is facing significant challenges as both sides continue to engage in military actions.

The ongoing exchanges of fire and Israeli attacks across Lebanon raise concerns about the potential for a wider regional conflict. The intensity of the strikes, particularly in residential areas like Mashghara, underscores the severe human cost of the prolonged hostilities.