Israel’s military said on Thursday it had detected “suspects” in several areas in southern Lebanon, calling this a violation of a ceasefire with Hezbollah.

On Thursday morning, Israeli tank fire hit six areas within the border strip, state media said.

The rounds struck Markaba, Wazzani and Kfarchouba, Khiyam, Taybe and the agricultural plains around Marjayoun — all of which lie within two kilometres of the Blue Line demarcating the border between Lebanon and Israel.

The ceasefire was scheduled to take effect from 4am local time on Wednesday.