Lebanese soldiers deployed in Kfar Shuba, South Lebanon, near the border with Israel, on June 9, 2023. (Credit: Nabil Ismail/File photo)
In recent weeks, tensions have escalated along the border between Lebanon and Israel. The latest development occurred Thursday, with the exchange of fire between sides. Following the launch of at least one unclaimed mortar round from Lebanese territory towards Israel, the Israeli army shelled the area around the villages of Kfar Shuba and Mazraat Halta with around 15 rockets. No injuries were reported.
On Wednesday, in the span of just two hours, the Israeli army violated Lebanese territory several times. Israeli bulldozers crossed the technical fence at the towns of Mays el-Jabal and Markaba and Israeli soldiers fired bullets into the air to scare off Lebanese bystanders who tried to confront them.
Over the weekend, Israel seized the Lebanese part of the village of Ghajar, located on the border between Lebanon and the occupied Golan heights, by erecting a fence to the north of the town, cutting it off from Lebanon. On June 20, Hezbollah set up at least one tent at Kfar Shuba.
Here is a map of recent developments.
