Lebanon’s central bank has strongly condemned an Israeli strike on one of its branches located in Nabatieh, a city in southern Lebanon. The bank characterized the attack as “direct and deliberate,” occurring despite an existing ceasefire agreement. The strike has raised concerns about the targeting of financial institutions during ongoing conflict. While a ceasefire is in effect, Israel has reportedly increased its military activity in the region. The central bank has not yet disclosed the extent of the damage or any casualties resulting from the attack. This incident escalates tensions and prompts questions regarding the protection of civilian infrastructure.