Hezbollah claims responsibility for new attack on military base in northern Israel
Hezbollah has claimed an attack on the Meron surveillance base in northern Israel at 12.50 p.m. “with a swarm of explosive drones.” This is the second attack by the group against northern Israel claimed during the day, although since the start of the cease-fire it had mainly concentrated its strikes on Israeli positions occupying southern Lebanon.
Hezbollah also claimed responsibility for an attack on a Merkava-type tank at 4.40 p.m. in the town of Bayyada (Sour), using “an anti-tank missile launched from an explosive drone. ” It said it had also fired on Israeli soldiers in Deir Siryan (in the eastern sector) “with appropriate weapons,” before targeting reinforcements that had arrived on the scene “under the cover of a thick smoke screen.”
Israel injures 5 rescue workers in strike on Toul, Nabatieh
Rescue workers from the Islamic Mission Scouts Association (al-Rissala, affiliated with the Amal Movement) were targeted by an Israeli strike on Toul (Nabatieh). Five of them were slightly injured, reports our correspondent in southern Lebanon.
Meanwhile, Israeli bombed Jibsheet and Shukine, in the Nabatiyeh district. It also carried out two air strikes on Mayfadoun (Nabatieh).
Lebanon-Israel negotiations: ‘Intensive and detailed’ talks aimed at ‘comprehensive peace and security agreement’
The State Department has confirmed that “intensive and detailed” talks, facilitated by the United States, will take place on 14 and 15 May between the “governments of Israel and Lebanon.”
These will be the first negotiations at the level of government delegations, following two rounds of talks at ambassadorial level on 14 and 23 April. In a statement published on the U.S. State Department’s website, spokesperson Thomas Pigott emphasized that the two delegations “will engage in detailed discussions aimed at advancing a comprehensive peace and security agreement that substantially addresses the fundamental concerns of both countries.”
The aim of these discussions is to establish a “framework for lasting peace and security arrangements, the full restoration of Lebanese sovereignty over all its territory, the demarcation of borders, and the creation of concrete mechanisms for humanitarian aid and reconstruction in Lebanon.”
“The United States welcomes the commitment of both governments to this process and recognizes that comprehensive peace depends on the full restoration of the authority of the Lebanese state and the complete disarmament of Hezbollah,” added Pigott.
Hezbollah claims responsibility for several attacks against Israeli forces in the districts of Sour and Bint Jbeil
Hezbollah has claimed responsibility for a new series of attacks against Israeli forces occupying southern Lebanon, mainly in the districts of Sour and Bint Jbeil. It said it had carried out a strike at 7 p.m. against Israeli army vehicles in Tayr Harfa (Sour), using “a swarm of explosive drones.” At the same time, it launched suicide drones towards Israeli soldiers in Rshaf (Bint Jbeil).
The group claimed responsibility for several other “explosive drone” attacks during the day, targeting a Merkava tank at the Israeli-occupied position of Nimr al Jamal, near Alma al-Shaab (Sour), Israeli soldiers in Labbouneh (Sour), a new Israeli army command center in Bayyada (Sour) and a vehicle in Shamaa (Sour).
Series of Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon; a second body recovered in Mayfadoun
Israeli strikes targeted the town of Nabatieh, as well as the villages of Shehabieh (Sour), Sultanieh (Bint Jbeil), and Mansouri (Sour). An Israeli military drone carried out a strike between Habboush and Arab Salim (Nabatieh).
Rescue workers from the Lebanese Red Cross and Hezbollah’s health committee also managed to recover a second body from the rubble in Mayfadoun (Nabatieh), following an earlier strike. Rescue workers had recovered a first body, whilst the second remained in place due to the presence of an Israeli drone hovering over the area. They are now awaiting authorization from the "mechanism" to access the site.
Amal announces two members killed by Israel in Ansarieh on Thursday
The Amal Movement has announced the deaths of two of its members, Ahmad Hussein Baker and Mohammad Hussein Jaber, by an Israeli airstrike on Ansarieh (Saida) on Thursday.
Hezbollah attacks Israeli occupation forces in southern Lebanon
Hezbollah has claimed responsibility for an attack at 3.30 p.m. on Israeli army vehicles and soldiers near the Bint Jbeil cemetery in southern Lebanon, using a barrage of missiles and artillery fire. The group said it had launched explosive drones at 5.30 p.m. against Israeli soldiers at the Iskandarouna dam in Bayyada (Sour).
The Strait of Hormuz, ‘an opportunity as valuable as an atomic bomb’, says adviser to Supreme Leader
An adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader has described the strategic Strait of Hormuz — one of the key issues in negotiations with the United States — as "an opportunity as valuable as an atomic bomb," in a video broadcast by the Iranian news agency Mehr.
“For years, we have neglected the privilege of the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz represents an opportunity as valuable as an atomic bomb,” said Mohammad Mokhber, an adviser to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. “Having a position that allows us to influence the global economy with a single decision is a major opportunity,” he commented, promising not to lose “under any circumstances the gains of this war.” He thus raised the possibility of changing the legal regime of the Strait of Hormuz “by relying on international law” or, if necessary, “by relying on our national law.”
Canada supports Lebanon’s initiative regarding negotiations with Israel.
In a phone call with President Joseph Aoun, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed his support for the Lebanese initiative aimed at negotiating an agreement with Israel to bring a lasting end to the war.
According to a statement issued by the Lebanese Presidency, Mark Carney assured that his country “stands with Lebanon during the difficult circumstances it is facing,” and that it is working to end the suffering of displaced people who have been forced to leave their villages.
Aoun, for his part, asked Carney to help Lebanon “put pressure on Israel to reach a cease-fire, to refrain from targeting civilians, rescue workers, humanitarian aid workers, and journalists, and to put an end to the destruction of occupied towns and villages and the razing of their homes.”
Negotiations in Washington: 'We are working to consolidate the cease-fire,' says Salam
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has stated that the authorities are “working to consolidate the cease-fire” ahead of the next round of talks with Israel. Beirut insists that these discussions, scheduled for next week in Washington, must be accompanied by a halt to Israeli strikes on Lebanon, which have escalated in recent days. Speaking on Al-Jazeera, Salam stated that “if Israeli aggression continues, consolidating the cease-fire will be the top priority in the negotiations.”
“We are seeking U.S. guarantees that will contribute to the restoration of Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. We will address the issue of halting Israeli attacks, the release of prisoners and the establishment of a withdrawal timetable to allow for the return of displaced persons and reconstruction,” Salam said, referring to the third round of direct talks in Washington next week.
“Negotiations, as we envisage them, should lead to an end to the conflict between Lebanon and Israel,” Salam emphasized. “Lebanon has succeeded in establishing that the State is the sole negotiating party, through its constitutional institutions. Our success in establishing the state as the reference point for negotiations does not mean that we remain indifferent to developments in the Islamabad talks,” regarding the U.S. war on Iran, he stressed. “We are committed to the state’s sole monopoly on arms, in accordance with the decisions of the Lebanese government,” he added.
Israel targets Braasheet, Zawtar Sharqieh, and Haddatha
- Israeli artillery shelling targeted Braasheet (Bint Jbeil) and Zawtar Sharqieh (Nabatieh.)
- Israel also carried out three airstrikes, while drones struck twice, targeting the town of Hadatha (Haddatha).
Israeli airstrike targets area near Nabi Sheet
Israeli airstrike near Nabi Sheet (Photo shared by our correspondent in the Bekaa, Sarah Abdallah)
An Israeli airstrike targeted the eastern mountain range near Nabi Sheet, our correspondent in the Bekaa reported.
VP Vance meets with Qatari PM at White House
U.S. "Vice President Vance is meeting this morning at the White House with the Prime Minister of Qatar [Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani] to discuss the negotiations with Iran. The Qataris are a key back channel between the U.S. and Iran in the negotiations on the agreement to end the war, U.S. official say," Barak Ravid, of Axios, said on X.
Israel injures two people in Debaal, carries out explosions in Bint Jbeil
- Israel injured two people in air strike on Debaal (Sour).
- Israel carried out explosions in Bint Jbeil.
- Israeli airstrikes targeted the towns of Kounin, Kafra, and Khirbet Selm (all located in Bint Jbeil).
Hezbollah targets advancement of Israeli vehicles from Rshaf to Haddatha, attacks base south Nahariya
Hezbollah said that as Israeli army vehicles were advancing from the town of Rshaf toward the outskirts of Hadatha (both located in Bint Jbeil), its fighters targeted them with artillery shells, forcing the troops to retreat.
The group also said it targeted the Shraga Base — the administrative headquarters of the Golani Brigade command and the deployment site of the Egoz Unit — south of Nahariya with a salvo of advanced rockets.
Israeli airstrike on Qleileh earlier today
Smoke rising from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the village of Qleileh on May 8, 2026, as seen from Sour in southern Lebanon.
Health Ministry: Israel has killed 32 people in last 24 hours
The death toll from Israeli attacks now stands at 2,759, according to the latest figures from the Health Ministry.
The total number of injured people stands at 8,512.
Hezbollah targets Israeli position in Bayyada, as well as Israeli army troops and vehicles in Rshaf
Hezbollah targeted a newly established Israeli army command position in the town of Bayyada (Sour) using explosives dropped by a drone.
The party also said it targeted a grouping of Israeli army vehicles and soldiers in the town of Rshaf (Bint Jbeil) with a rocket salvo.
Israeli airstrikes continue as first responders rescue victims from under rubble
- An airstrike targeted the town of Kafra (Bint Jbeil) and another targeted Mansouri (Sour).
- The Islamic Risala Scout Association’s Civil Defense is continuing efforts to remove the rubble in search of the body of a fifth victim from today’s attack in the town of Toura (Sour), our correspondent in the south reported.
- The Amal Movement mourned Hussein Nayef Ezzeddine, who was killed in Blat (Marjaoun) yesterday and whose body was recovered from the town today.
The United States claims it targeted several Iranian tankers
The U.S. has carried out further air strikes, hitting several empty oil tankers that were attempting to break the blockade against Iran, Fox News reports, citing a senior U.S. official."
"These were Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs)… huge empty ships attempting to return to Iran… they tried to force the blockade,” the official said.
The U.S. military command, cited this time by Reuters, stated shortly afterwards that U.S. forces had attacked two ships attempting to enter an Iranian port in the Gulf of Oman.
Report: Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson says Tehran still weighing its answer to U.S. proposals
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said Tehran is still weighing its answer to the U.S. cease-fire proposal, the Tasnim news agency reported on Friday.
Iran accuses US of ‘flagrant violation’ of cease-fire
The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Friday accused the U.S. of a "flagrant violation" of the cease-fire, following an exchange of strikes between the two countries.
“The action taken last night constitutes a flagrant violation of international law and the cease-fire. However, the country’s defense forces dealt a heavy blow to the enemy and repelled its attacks with all their might,” said Esmail Baghai, the ministry’s spokesperson.
The United States said it had “targeted Iranian military installations” on Thursday after several of its ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump, however, gave assurances that the cease-fire, which has been in place for a month, remained in force.
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Rajji calls on Austria to exert pressure on Israel to cease its attacks on Lebanon
Foreign Affairs Minister Joe Rajji asked his Austrian counterpart, Beate Meinl-Reisinger, to exert “effective pressure on Israel to put an end to its attacks on Lebanon,” during a telephone conversation reported by the state-run National News Agency (NNA). Rajji also thanked Austria for the humanitarian aid provided to the country.
Rajji emphasized that the forthcoming talks between the Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors, scheduled to take place in a few days’ time, will aim to consolidate the "cease-fire" in force since April 17 — but violated on a daily basis —, to secure Israel’s withdrawal from the occupied Lebanese territories and to enable the state to exercise full sovereignty over its entire territory, notably also through the disarmament of Hezbollah.
The Austrian minister, for her part, affirmed her country’s support for the Lebanese initiative to move towards negotiations with Israel, expressing “Vienna’s willingness to provide whatever is necessary to ensure the success of this process.” She also informed Rajji that Austria was “ready to contribute to the success of any future formula that the Lebanese government might propose as an alternative to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).”
Hezbollah targets Israeli forces occupying areas between Adsheet al-Qusayr and Deir Siryan, as well as Bayyada
Hezbollah said it targeted an Israeli army unit located on a newly constructed road between the towns of Adsheet al-Qusayr and Deir Siryan (Marjayoun).
The group also reported targeting an Israeli army unit on the Bayyada–Bayt al-Sayyad (Sour) road with grenades dropped from a drone, claiming to have achieved direct hits.
Situation in south Lebanon
An Israeli drone strike targeted a vehicle transporting cars near the Safa gas station on the Mayfadoun-Nabatiehh road. Two people were killed.
In the village of Mayfadoun, a team from the Islamic Health Committee recovered one of the bodies, while the second remained at the scene as a drone continued to circle overhead, forcing rescue workers to withdraw.
The Lebanese Red Cross and Civil Defense were awaiting authorization from the "mechanism" to access the site.
'If Lebanon is facing attacks and violence, it’s because of Hezbollah,' Rubio
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio asserted on Friday that Hezbollah is an “obstacle” to ending the war in Lebanon.
“Ultimately, we all share the same goal, including the Lebanese and Israeli governments: We want excellent relations between Lebanon and Israel, and especially its legitimate government. The obstacle to this is Hezbollah, an Iranian proxy that attacks not only Israelis, but also Lebanon. If Lebanon is facing attacks and violence, it’s because of Hezbollah,” Rubio said.
“I think we all share the same goal: a strong Lebanese government, without an armed Hezbollah operating on its territory and threatening its neighbors.” To do this, we must strengthen and equip the Lebanese government so that it can confront this threat. I think Italy and other countries can play an important role, not only by helping to equip the government, but also by cutting off illicit funding to Hezbollah,” he added.
Situation in south Lebanon
An Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Touline (Marjayoun).
Israeli airstrikes targeted Halloussieh, Toura, and Abbassieh (Sour).
An Israeli drone also struck a car and a motorcycle with two missiles in Abbassieh, injuring several people.
Bombings targeted Beit Yahoun and Aita al-Jabal (Bint Jbeil).
A drone strike hit the town square of Jibsheet. Artillery shelling targeted Zibqine (Nabatieh).
Hezbollah targets Israeli army vehicle in Deir Siryan
Hezbollah stated that it targeted an Israeli army vehicle in Khallet al-Rai in the village of Deir Siryan (Marjayoun), claiming to have achieved a direct hit.
Update on the latest Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon: 3 killed in Zrarieh
An Israeli drone strike targeting a house in the village of Zrarieh (Saida district) killed three people, including a father and son, according to our correspondent.
Furthermore, other bombings targeted the valley between the towns of Azzeh and Deir al-Zahrani (Nabatieh), as well as Irkay (Saida), Beit Lif, Deir Antar, Safad al-Battikh, Shaqra, and Kafra (Bint Jbeil), and Qleileh (Sour).
Israel kills 4 in Deir Antar, including a paramedic
Four people were killed today in Israeli airstrikes on Deir Antar (Bint Jbeil), including paramedic Hussein Ahmad Shaitli, a member of the Al-Rissala Scouts Association, affiliated with the Amal Movement. He was 52 years old.
Saar: Israel has no territorial ambitions in Lebanon
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said that Israel “has no territorial ambitions in Lebanon,” as he had already stated following Israel’s official establishment of its “buffer zone” in southern Lebanon after the April 17 cease-fire, which covers more than 600 square kilometers.
“We are seeking to prevent Hezbollah from repeating the events of Oct. 7,” he repeated, referring to the Hamas attack on Oct. 7, 2023, in southern Israel.
'If missiles are fired at the United States, we will retaliate,' Rubio warned
Rubio warned that “if missiles are fired at the United States, we will retaliate,” and specified that the strikes carried out on Thursday were “separate from Operation Epic Fury,” the name given by the United States to its war against Iran, which began on Feb. 28.
'Beirut, Baalbeck, Nabatieh, Saida must now tremble,' Gallant threatens
Former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has threatened all of Lebanon with airstrikes, asserting that “the blood of the people of northern Israel and of Israeli soldiers will not be shed in vain.”
“Beirut, Baalbeck, Nabatieh, and Saida must now tremble under Israeli army fire for hours on end,” he wrote on X. “We must not relinquish the resounding successes achieved against Hezbollah in 2024, which allowed us to freely strike any Hezbollah target in Lebanon until last month,” he added, while denouncing “Hezbollah’s audacity, which knows no bounds in the face of the Israeli government’s passivity.” “We must strike the head of the snake, and quickly,” he concluded.
Rubio says he expects a response from Iran on Friday regarding the American proposal
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he expected a response from Iran on Friday regarding the American proposal.
"We expect a response from them later today... I sincerely hope it will be a serious offer," Rubio told reporters during a visit to Rome.
He also stated that he had a "very good meeting" the previous day with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, nearly a month after Donald Trump criticized the pontiff's pacifist stance.
The U.S. Secretary of State told reporters that they discussed areas of common interest, including religious freedom and the threat posed by Iran, adding: "It's important to share our perspectives, to offer explanations, and to understand where we're coming from. And I found that very positive."
Two killed, a woman injured in Israeli drone strike in Houmin Tahta
An Israeli drone strike targeted two motorcycles on the outskirts of Houmin Tahta (Nabatieh), killing two people and injuring a woman.
Four killed, eight wounded by Israeli strike on Toura
The Health Ministry announced in a statement that "the Israeli airstrike on Toura [Sour] resulted in four martyrs, including two women, and eight wounded, including one woman."
UAE reports three injured in Iranian attacks
The United Arab Emirates reported that three people were injured on Friday following Iranian airstrikes in the country, despite a cease-fire in place between the United States and Iran since April 8.
"Air defenses engaged two ballistic missiles and three drones launched from Iran, resulting in three minor injuries," the UAE Defense Ministry said in a statement on X.
Authorities had said earlier that morning that they had activated their air defenses against missiles and drones, stating that "the noises heard in various parts of the country were due to the interceptions."
Air and drone strikes continue in southern Lebanon, causing injuries
Drone strikes targeted Deir Antar (Bint Jbeil), causing injuries, and also struck a car in Houmin Tahta (Nabatieh), seriously injuring the driver.
Bombings targeted Zawtar al-Gharbieh (Nabatieh).
Air strikes targeted Majdal Zoun and Mansouri (Sour).
Israeli forces also demolished houses in Bint Jbeil.
Iran creates special authority to collect tolls in Hormuz
Iran has created a new government agency tasked with approving passages through the Strait of Hormuz and collecting navigation tolls, the trade publication Lloyd's List reported.
A transit point through which a fifth of the world's hydrocarbons typically pass, Hormuz has become a major flashpoint since the start of the Middle East war, triggered by the Israeli-American attack on Iran on Feb. 28.
Hezbollah fires rockets into Israeli territory, prompts sirens
Rockets were fired from southern Lebanon toward Israeli positions, according to our correspondent in southern Lebanon.
According to Al-Jadeed, Hezbollah launched a significant barrage of rockets from southern Lebanon.
The Israeli army stated that "sirens were activated in large areas of the north."
"Israel is expected to respond to the rocket fire with a series of strikes in Lebanon," reported Israel's Channel 14.
Araghchi slams US for another 'reckless military adventure' following strikes in southern Iran
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reacted in a message on X to the U.S. airstrikes that targeted several areas of southern Iran on Thursday evening, including Bandar Khamir, Sirik, and Qeshm Island, where Tehran accuses Washington of targeting civilian areas.
“Every time a diplomatic solution appears, the United States opts for a reckless military adventure. Is this a crude pressure tactic? Or is it the work of a saboteur who, once again, is dragging the American president into another quagmire?” the Iranian foreign minister declared, seemingly referring, without naming him, to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, whose influence on Donald Trump’s decision to commit the U.S. military to war against Iran on Feb. 28 was revealed by several American media outlets.
“Whatever the causes, the result is the same: the Iranians never give in to pressure … Furthermore, the CIA is mistaken. Our missile stockpile and launch capability are not at 75% compared to Feb. 28. The exact figure is 120%. As for our readiness to defend our people: 1,000%,” he added.
More than 56,000 hectares of farmland affected by Israeli attacks, according to the Agriculture Ministry
More than 56,000 hectares of farmland in Lebanon have been affected by ongoing Israeli attacks, with devastating damage to farms, livestock, and food production infrastructure in the South, according to the Agriculture Ministry, which warned of growing threats to food security and the rural economy.
US senators question CENTCOM on forced displacement of populations in Lebanon and Iran
A group of 12 Democratic senators has sent a letter to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) questioning it about the coordination between Israel and the United States in establishing the vast "evacuation zones" in Lebanon and Iran, resulting in significant forced displacements accused of constituting serious violations of international humanitarian law.
Hezbollah targets Israeli bulldozer in Bayyada, Israeli soldiers and vehicles in Khiam
Hezbollah stated that it targeted an Israeli army D9 bulldozer in the town of Bayyada (Sour) using an attack drone. It also reported targeting a gathering of Israeli army vehicles and soldiers in Khiam (Marjayoun) with artillery shells.
Four killed by Israeli strike on Toura
Four people were killed in an Israeli airstrike that targeted Toura (Sour).
Bombings targeted Deir Qanoun Ras al-Ain and Maarakeh (Sour) as well as Yohmor al-Shaqif (Nabatieh).
A drone strike targeted Sultanieh in the Bint Jbeil region.
Red Cross finds bodies of 2 men who were missing in Blat
Red Cross teams have found the bodies of two young men who had been missing in the town of Blat (Marjayoun).
The head of the Blat municipality, Ali Ghaleb Ramadan, told our correspondent that the Lebanese Army and the Lebanese Red Cross were able to reach the location where the two men had been found after Israeli airstrikes yesterday.
He confirmed that their bodies had been found, noting that according to reports from the previous day, the two men were still alive, and that if rescue teams had been able to reach them sooner, they might have been evacuated and saved. The delay led to their deaths.
He added that the village of Blat is subjected to continuous artillery bombardment and airstrikes and is being emptied of its inhabitants after the civilians fled.
Iranian army says it seized an oil tanker in Gulf of Oman
The situation in south Lebanon
An Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Toura (Sour), and ambulances rushed to the scene after reports of injuries.
Another bombing targeted the town of Deir Aames (Sour). Rescue teams from the Siddiqine rescue center are currently transporting two people injured in the Deir Aames strike to hospitals in the area.
Other airstrikes hit the towns of Halloussieh and Tayr Falsay.
The towns of Shaaitieh, Batoulieh, and Ain Baal (Sour) were also targeted.
Israeli warplanes also struck the town of Nmeirieh (Nabatieh), targeting a building in the Khallit al-Kharoubeh area, near the Khayat orchards, without causing any casualties.
'Hezbollah must be disarmed' and 'Israel must end its bombing campaign,' says EU official
More than half of Lebanon’s population “depends on humanitarian aid,” lamented a European Union official on Friday, noting that the EU has allocated €100 million in emergency humanitarian aid to the country since the start of the war between Israel and Hezbollah in March.
Hadja Lahbib also stated that “Hezbollah must be disarmed” and “Israel must end its bombing campaign.”
'Hezbollah must be disarmed' and 'Israel must end its bombing campaign,' says EU official
More than half of Lebanon’s population “depends on humanitarian aid,” lamented a European Union official on Friday, noting that the EU has allocated €100 million in emergency humanitarian aid to the country since the start of the war between Israel and Hezbollah in March.
Hadja Lahbib also stated that “Hezbollah must be disarmed” and “Israel must end its bombing campaign.”
Here are the latest developments in south Lebanon
Civil defense teams affiliated with Hezbollah's Islamic Health Committee extinguished a fire in Jmaijmeh and evacuated the wounded following an Israeli airstrike.
The municipality of Abbassieh called on its residents to take refuge in the shelter located at the village high school following the Israeli evacuation order.
An Israeli airstrike targeted Toura (Sour).
Israel orders forced evacuation of another village in south Lebanon
Israeli army spokesman Avichay Adraee, speaking in Arabic, issued an evacuation order to the residents of the village of Abbassieh (Sour).
This village is not located within the "buffer zone" established by the Israeli army in southern Lebanon.
Update on the situation in south Lebanon
Israeli warplanes targeted Mansouri and Byout al-Siyad (Sour), Nmeirieh (Nabatieh), and a road between Kfar Shuba and Kfar Hamam (Hasbaya).
Israeli artillery also targeted Deir Aames (Sour).
Twenty-four hours later, the Israeli army allowed the Lebanese Army and Civil Defense to enter the village of Blat, which had been targeted by Israeli airstrikes.
Residents of villages threatened by the Israeli army are evacuating
Residents of villages threatened by the Israeli army are evacuating, according to our correspondent in southern Lebanon.
Read the testimonies of residents from villages in southern Lebanon in our series, "What southern Lebanon’s villages, razed by Israel, mean to their people."
Attempted Israeli infiltration beyond 'buffer zone' in Sour
Israeli soldiers attempted overnight to advance toward the town of Byout al-Sayyad in Sour district from the occupied village of Bayyada, which marks the boundary of the “buffer zone” imposed de facto by Israel on more than 600 square kilometers of the southern coast of Lebanon.
According to our correspondent, Israeli troops attempted to advance toward this town, located a few kilometers north of Bayyada, in an attempt to establish a foothold. However, they were repelled by Hezbollah fighters, who targeted them with several rocket attacks, he reports.
An exchange of automatic weapons fire then took place, while several bursts of Israeli fire targeted the towns of Byout al-Sayyad and the neighboring village of Mansouri.
Sustained artillery fire subsequently targeted the same locality of Mansouri, as well as Majdal Zoun (Sour).
Israel orders forced evacuation of 6 villages in south Lebanon
The Arabic-language spokesperson for the Israeli army, Avichay Adraee, issued an evacuation order to the residents of the villages of Nmeirieh, Tayr Falsay, Halloussieh, Halloussieh Fawqa, Toura, and Maarakeh, which are not located within the "buffer zone" established by the army in southern Lebanon.
Civil Defense rescuer was killed in an Israeli drone strike this morning in south Lebanon
The fragile calm that prevailed this Friday morning in southern Lebanon was shattered around 8 a.m. when an Israeli drone strike targeted a car traveling between the villages of Kfar Shuba and Kfar Hamam (Hasbaya district), according to our correspondent in the region. T
he strike killed a Civil Defense rescuer from the Rashaya al-Foukhar center.
This is the first fatality recorded this Friday in the ongoing Israeli bombardments of southern Lebanon, despite the fragile truce that came into effect on April 17, which have left at least 11 dead since Thursday.
The Health Ministry announced last night that Israeli airstrikes in the Nabatieh district killed five people in Habboush, three in Doueir (including a child), and three in Harouf (including a young girl), in addition to 36 wounded.
Before midnight, further Israeli raids targeted the Iqlim al-Tuffah hills, as well as the towns of Aitit, Majdal Zoun, and Mansouri (Sour).
Around 1 a.m., the Israeli army also carried out a major demolition operation in Khiam (Marjayoun), the explosions of which were heard as far away as the city of Nabatieh.
Donald Trump calls on Iran to sign an agreement 'quickly'
Donald Trump called on Iran to sign an agreement "QUICKLY" in a message posted on his Truth Social platform, warning of "much more violent" attacks in the future.
"U.S. forces intercepted unprovoked Iranian attacks and responded with defensive strikes" after three of their guided-missile destroyers were attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz toward the Gulf of Oman by Iranian "missiles, drones, and small boats," the U.S. Middle East Command wrote on X.
They "neutralized the threats and targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for the attacks against U.S. forces, including missile and drone launch sites, command and control centers, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance bases," it added. "No U.S. ships were hit," the U.S. military stated.
UAE air defenses respond to drone and missile launches
On Friday morning, UAE air defenses responded to drone and missile launches reportedly originating from Iran, according to the UAE Defense Ministry.
Tehran did not immediately respond to this information. Earlier this week, it had "categorically" denied any involvement in attacks reported by the Gulf state in recent days.
Trump maintains cease-fire is in effect despite exchanges of airstrikes
Donald Trump maintained on Thursday that the cease-fire was still holding, even as Tehran accused Washington of violating it and hostilities resumed in the Gulf.
The United States said it had "targeted Iranian military installations" on Thursday after several of its ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. "They played with us today. We blew them out. They played. I call it a game," the U.S. president told reporters, adding that, in his view, the cease-fire was still in effect.
These exchanges of fire are jeopardizing the truce that has been in place since April 8, nearly a month ago, as Washington still awaits a response from Tehran to its latest proposal for a lasting end to the war.
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