JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Hezbollah of trying to 'sabotage' efforts to reach a peace agreement with Lebanon.

In his first remarks after a ceasefire with Lebanon was extended, he stated, "We have started a process to reach a historic peace between Israel and Lebanon, and it's clear to us that Hezbollah is trying to sabotage this".

The comments came as the Israeli military claimed it struck Hezbollah targets in a south Lebanon village in response to a 'ceasefire violation,' after earlier warning residents to evacuate the community.

The IDF stated, "A short while ago, the IDF struck military structures in the area of Deir Aames, from which rockets were launched toward the town of Shtula in Israel yesterday".

These structures were allegedly used by Hezbollah to advance terrorist activities against Israeli soldiers and the state.

The military's Arabic-language spokesman, Avichay Adraee, had previously urged residents of Deir Aames to evacuate their homes due to the ongoing threat from Hezbollah.

Despite the ceasefire, Israeli forces continue to operate in the northern region near the so-called 'Yellow Line' in Lebanon.

Regarding Iran, Netanyahu mentioned that he had an "excellent conversation" with US President Donald Trump.

He emphasized the strong pressure being exerted on Iran by both economic and military means.

Israel is purportedly working in full cooperation with the United States on this issue.

Later on Friday, the Israeli military confirmed the deaths of six Hezbollah fighters in a clash that occurred in the southern Lebanese town of Bint Jbeil.

According to the report, an exchange of fire took place between the terrorists and the soldiers, resulting in two terrorists being neutralized.

Subsequently, the soldiers struck the structure from which the terrorists were operating, eliminating the remaining four individuals.