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Israeli strikes cause casualties in Hosh, Harouf and Ain Baal

An Israeli drone targeted a motorcycle in Hosh (Sour district), near the Shamissani residence, killing one person, according to our correspondent.

In Ain Baal, in the same district, Israeli strikes killed one person and wounded two others. A drone also targeted Maarakeh.

The Israeli army also struck several areas in the Nabatieh governorate, including Kfar Tebnit, which was targeted by airstrikes, the Midane neighborhood in the city of Nabatieh, and Harouf's main square, which was hit by a drone.

The strike on Harouf killed a woman, Salma Harb, as she was heading home.

Israeli warplanes also carried out a strike on Kfarhouna (Jezzine district).

After killing three Lebanese soldiers, Israeli army says it targeted vehicle moving in a ‘suspicious’ manner

Two women were killed in an Israeli strike on Saksakiyeh in the Saida district: Zahra al-Moustapha and her daughter Hiyam Younes. Photo provided by our correspondent Mountasser Abdallah.

Commenting on the Israeli strike that killed three Lebanese soldiers in a military vehicle near Kfar Tebnit, Israeli army Arabic-language spokesperson Avichay Adraee said the vehicle had been moving in a “suspicious” manner in an “active combat zone that had been subject to an evacuation order.”

In a post on X, the Israeli army said it had information indicating “significant Hezbollah presence and activity” in the area.

The military said it had identified a vehicle moving in a “suspicious” manner toward its forces near Kfar Tebnit in South Lebanon. “After identifying the vehicle and in light of the intelligence received, as well as the threat it was perceived to pose to troops, it was targeted,” the statement said, adding that “the incident is still under investigation.”

Adraee also stressed that the area was an “active combat zone where any movement requires prior coordination” with Israeli forces.

One killed, several wounded, including rescue workers, in southern Lebanon

A drone strike on Harouf (Nabatieh governorate) killed one civilian and wounded two others, including a rescue worker, according to our correspondent in South Lebanon. Another drone strike targeted Arabsalim in the same governorate.

A preliminary toll also reported three wounded in Ain Baal (Sour district), which was targeted earlier by an Israeli strike. Another airstrike hit Siddiqine in the same district. Israeli artillery also shelled Majdal Zoun (Sour district) and Qalawieh (Bint Jbeil district).

The town of Ansarieh (Saida district) was struck twice in air raids that lightly wounded two rescue workers from the Islamic Health Authority as they were responding to the scene of the first strike. A shopping center was completely destroyed.

Israeli strike kills two officers and one soldier in military vehicle near Khardali

The Lebanese Army command said in a more detailed second statement that a “barbaric Israeli strike” targeted a military vehicle Saturday on the road linking Kfar Tebnit and Khardali, in the Nabatieh district, killing two officers, a brigadier general and a captain, as well as a soldier.

The army condemned what it described as “brutal, deliberate and repeated Israeli aggressions against Lebanon, its people and its army,” saying they were aimed at undermining ongoing efforts to reach a solution that would restore stability, establish a comprehensive cease-fire and secure an Israeli withdrawal from occupied Lebanese territory.

It added, however, that the attacks would “only strengthen [its] determination and resolve to continue carrying out its mission.”

Aoun condemns Israeli attack that killed three Lebanese Army soldiers

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned “in the strongest terms” the Israeli attack that killed two officers and one soldier, who “join the long list of military and civilian martyrs, children, women, rescue workers and journalists who have watered the precious soil of the South with their pure blood.”

The head of state said the attack constituted “a flagrant violation of Lebanese sovereignty, as well as international laws and norms” and was part of the “ongoing escalation threatening stability and security in the South.”

Lebanon “will not compromise on protecting its territory and its people,” Aoun added in a statement released by the presidency, calling on the international community to assume its responsibilities, put an end to these repeated attacks and ensure compliance with relevant international resolutions in order to preserve Lebanon’s security and stability.

Two hours after issuing an evacuation order, Israeli army bombs Mashghara

Israeli warplanes bombed Mashghara (Western Bekaa) two hours after issuing an evacuation order for the village and several others, instructing residents to move north of the Zahrani River, according to our Bekaa correspondent.

Israeli aircraft also struck the Cross Hill on the outskirts of Aishiyeh (Jezzine district), while artillery shelled Zebqine (Sour district), according to our correspondent in the region.

Two hours after issuing an evacuation order, Israeli army bombs Mashghara

Israeli warplanes bombed Mashghara (Western Bekaa) two hours after issuing an evacuation order for the village and several others, instructing residents to move north of the Zahrani River, according to our Bekaa correspondent.

Israeli aircraft also struck the Cross Hill on the outskirts of Aishiyeh (Jezzine district), while artillery shelled Zebqine (Sour district), according to our correspondent in the region.

New Israeli bombardments in southern Lebanon

Israeli warplanes bombed the outskirts of Choukine and Mayfadoun (Nabatieh governorate) this morning, as well as Aramta and Sojoud (Jezzine district), according to our correspondent in the region.

Drones struck Sabra Street in Toul twice, as well as Marj Zebdine (Nabatieh governorate).

Meanwhile, despite the extensive damage caused by Israeli strikes around Jabal Amel Hospital in the city of Sour, hospital staff and teams, with support from local residents, began clearing the rubble immediately after the attacks. Their determination to continue their humanitarian mission enabled the hospital to resume operations at full capacity.

Hezbollah claims interception of Israeli drone and several attacks on Israeli positions in southern Lebanon

Hezbollah said this morning, in its first statement of the day, that it carried out “a suicide drone attack at 8:45 p.m. yesterday against Israeli soldiers and military vehicles stationed near Yohmor al-Shaqif (Nabatieh governorate).”

The group’s final statements yesterday also announced “rocket barrages at 6 p.m. targeting Israeli soldiers in Tiri [Bint Jbeil district],” “an Ababil attack drone strike at 2 p.m. against a new Israeli military position in Adaisseh,” and “the interception at 7:15 p.m. of an Israeli Hermes 450 [‘Zik’] drone in the airspace over the Zahrani region using a surface-to-air missile, forcing it to turn back and withdraw.

Hezbollah claims interception of Israeli drone and several attacks on Israeli positions in southern Lebanon

Hezbollah said this morning, in its first statement of the day, that it carried out “a suicide drone attack at 8:45 p.m. Friday against Israeli soldiers and military vehicles stationed near Yohmor al-Shaqif (Nabatieh governorate).”

The group’s final statements on Friday also announced “rocket barrages at 6 p.m. targeting Israeli soldiers in Tiri [Bint Jbeil district],” “an Ababil attack drone strike at 2 p.m. against a new Israeli military position in Adaisseh,” and “the interception at 7:15 p.m. of an Israeli Hermes 450 [‘Zik’] drone in the airspace over the Zahrani region using a surface-to-air missile, forcing it to turn back and withdraw.

Dead and wounded in strike on residential building in Saksakiyeh

A residential building was targeted and destroyed by the Israeli army in Saksakiyeh (Saida district), causing a fire and resulting in deaths and injuries, according to our correspondent in the region.

Deadly Israeli strikes continue this morning in southern Lebanon

An Israeli strike targeted a vehicle in Deir Zahrani, injuring several people, our correspondent in the region reports.

Israeli strikes killed two people on a vehicle in Kfar Tebnit Jormoq (Nabatieh governorate).

Israeli bombardments targeted Shehabieh (Sour district), Deir Zahrani, Touline (Marjayoun district) and Harouf (Nabatieh governorate).

Israeli warplanes also carried out a strike between Mayfadoun and Qawtar al-Sharqieh (Nabatieh governorate).

Israeli strikes targeted Nabatieh and the Abu al-Aswad Mshaat area in Adloun, near the highway.

Israeli artillery shelled the Mahmoudiyeh road near Aishieh (Jezzine district).

An Israeli drone strike targeted the Al-Khalleh area of Jouwaya (Sour district).

For its part, Hezbollah claimed an attack carried out yesterday at 8:45 p.m. against Israeli military vehicles and soldiers on the southeastern outskirts of Yohmor al-Shaqif using two explosive drones.

Civil Defense teams, accompanied by the Lebanese Army, succeeded in evacuating a family from Nabatieh.

Israeli army intensifies overnight strikes in South Lebanon

Overnight, the Israeli army intensified its air, drone and artillery attacks across several areas of southern Lebanon, according to our correspondent.

At around 10 p.m., Israeli aircraft carried out a strike on Majdal Selem (Marjayoun district). Artillery fire targeted the Ahmadiyeh School in Berghoz (Hasbaya district), causing a fire. Artillery shelling also hit Kounine, Ghandourieh, Burj Qalawieh, Froun (Bint Jbeil district), Srifa (Sour district), as well as the Houjeir Valley and Tebnine (Bint Jbeil district).

After 11 p.m., thermal balloons were launched over the Zahrani area (Nabatieh governorate), while air-defense missiles were fired from Lebanon toward Israeli warplanes.

After midnight, Israeli aircraft bombed Abba and Mayfadoun, while a drone targeted Habboush (Nabatieh governorate). In the Bint Jbeil district, Baraachit was shelled by artillery fire.

At around 2 a.m., an Israeli drone targeted the city of Nabatieh. Drones also flew over Bissarieh, Sarafand and Bablieh (Saida district).

According to the toll from Friday’s attacks, Israeli warplanes targeted 41 localities, drones struck 14 localities and artillery shelled 23 localities. In response, Hezbollah carried out 32 attacks, mainly targeting groups of Israeli soldiers in occupied Lebanese territory.

The Israeli army also blew up two houses at dawn in Tiri (Bint Jbeil district).

Explosions near Kuwait airport and in Bahrain

Explosions were heard near Kuwait airport and in Bahrain, AFP correspondents reported, shortly after Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had struck “enemy bases” in the region.

“Repeated explosion sounds were heard in areas near Kuwait International Airport,” while “explosions and interceptions were heard” in Manama, where sirens were activated, according to the correspondents.

Tehran’s ideological army said it had struck “enemy bases” in the Gulf following U.S. bombardments of radar installations in Iran.

‘Several soldiers, including an officer,’ killed in Israeli strike in southern Lebanon

Israeli strikes killed “several soldiers, including an officer,”on the road between Khardali and Nabatieh, the Lebanese Army announced in a statement this morning.

According to the statement, the victims were killed in a “brutal Israeli attack” targeting a military vehicle.

Earlier this morning, our correspondent in region reported that a military vehicle had been struck, killing three soldiers.

Sohmor targeted overnight; evacuation order issued for Mashghara this morning

The night was tense in the Western Bekaa, where our correspondent in the region reported an Israeli airstrike on the social center (Husseinieh) and the scout building of the Sohmor mosque. No casualties were reported.

This morning, the Israeli army issued an evacuation order to the residents of Mashghara.

Bahrain denounces ‘blatant aggression’ after Iranian strikes

Bahrain, which was already targeted earlier this week, denounced Iranian strikes against its territory and neighboring Kuwait, saying it had intercepted seven missiles.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemns these new attacks,” it said in a statement. “This blatant aggression constitutes a clear violation of the sovereignty of both countries,” it added.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said overnight that, in retaliation for U.S. strikes, it launched ballistic missiles toward the Ali Al-Salem Air Base in Kuwait, where U.S. aircraft are stationed, and the headquarters of the U.S. Fifth Fleet in Bahrain.

Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of developments in Lebanon, where the South and the Bekaa remain under bombardment after a conditional “cease-fire” announced Thursday was rejected by Hezbollah and has yet to be approved by Israel.

We will also be following developments across the region, particularly in Iran.