Smoke billows from the site of an Israeli strike that targeted the outskirts of the southern Lebanese village of Zibqin on Sept. 22, 2024. (Credit: Kawnat Haju/AFP)
BEIRUT — Nearly two weeks before the scheduled withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon, Tel Aviv appears determined once again to increase pressure on Lebanon. In recent days, it has resumed a series of airstrikes and targeted attacks, which had been primarily conducted by drones since the cease-fire came into effect on Nov. 27.On Sunday, Jan. 12, following more than a week of relative calm where there were no reported drone strikes or casualties, Israel carried out multiple attacks north of the Litani River, reportedly targeting smuggling routes at the Lebanese-Syrian border. The Israeli army also fired missiles on valleys between Arab Salim, Houmin Fawqa, Deir al-Zahrani, and Roumin, all in the district of Nabatieh.In parallel, an Israeli strike killed one person in Kfar Shuba, in Hasbaya district, the night before, while...
BEIRUT — Nearly two weeks before the scheduled withdrawal of Israeli troops from southern Lebanon, Tel Aviv appears determined once again to increase pressure on Lebanon. In recent days, it has resumed a series of airstrikes and targeted attacks, which had been primarily conducted by drones since the cease-fire came into effect on Nov. 27.On Sunday, Jan. 12, following more than a week of relative calm where there were no reported drone strikes or casualties, Israel carried out multiple attacks north of the Litani River, reportedly targeting smuggling routes at the Lebanese-Syrian border. The Israeli army also fired missiles on valleys between Arab Salim, Houmin Fawqa, Deir al-Zahrani, and Roumin, all in the district of Nabatieh.In parallel, an Israeli strike killed one person in Kfar Shuba, in Hasbaya district, the night before,...
