Hezbollah says US-Iran deal includes Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon
Hezbollah MP Hussein Hajj Hassan said in an interview with Al Jazeera that Lebanon is included in a reported agreement between the United States and Iran.
He added that the information had been “clearly communicated by Iran” to Hezbollah, and that Iranian officials had indicated Israel would withdraw from Lebanese territory under the terms of the deal.
However, he stressed that Hezbollah “cannot make commitments if the enemy does not uphold its own.”
Hezbollah claims exploding drone attacks on Israeli positions in south Lebanon
Hezbollah said it carried out two suicide drone attacks at dawn targeting newly installed Israeli artillery positions in the Marjayoun district.
According to the group, one drone struck a position on the hill of Tallat al-Hamames, south of the town of Khiam, while the second targeted the Sarda Farm area in the same district.
The announcement comes amid a sharp escalation along the Lebanon-Israel border, with continued Israeli airstrikes and artillery fire reported across multiple areas in the south.
Israeli strikes in south Lebanon kill 2, wound 11 in escalating raids
An Israeli airstrike on Shehabieh, in the Sour district of southern Lebanon, has left one person dead and 11 others injured, according to our correspondent.
Meanwhile, Israeli warplanes continued carrying out raids across southern Lebanon. Strikes targeted the towns of Majdal Zoun and Siddiqin (Sour district), Kfar Tibnit and the Sinay Farms (Nabatieh district), Ghandourieh (Bint Jbeil district), as well as the Mahmoudieh forest (Jezzine district). Additional raids also hit the outskirts of Arnoun and Kfar Tibnit in Nabatieh.
Earlier strikes on Sinay killed one person identified as a Hezbollah liaison officer, Mohammed Moustapha Khalaf.
Artillery shelling also struck Blatt and Dibbine (Marjayoun district), as well as the outskirts of Shoukin and the Nabaa neighborhood in Nabatieh.
U.S. and Iran signal peace deal is near: What we know
The United States and Iran say a peace deal is close: what to know The United States and Iran signaled on Friday that an agreement aimed at ending their war was close.
A senior U.S. administration official said a text now exists and is acceptable to both sides. For his part, the spokesperson for Iran’s foreign ministry said decision-making bodies in Tehran were meeting to review the memorandum. A Western source said the deal could be signed as early as Sunday, Reuters reports.
Pakistan, which has been trying for several weeks to play a mediating role between the two countries, said that a final peace agreement text between the United States and Iran had been reached. “Pakistan is now working closely with both parties to finalize the next steps,” Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif wrote in a post on X.
Leaked terms of the draft memorandum of understanding, described Friday by Western, Pakistani and Iranian sources, appeared to favor Iran, prompting criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump, who dismissed the reports as inaccurate. Although the various versions contain some minor differences, they all appeared to grant Tehran much of what it has sought since the start of negotiations. Trump would appear to secure few concessions in return, apart from the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran had closed after attacks launched in February by the United States and Israel.
However, a senior U.S. administration official said the agreement includes explicit provisions on reopening the strait as well as the removal of enriched nuclear material. According to the official, Iran would benefit from significant sanctions relief depending on its compliance with the terms of the deal.
'80 to 85%' probability of a deal with Iran, according to a senior US official
A senior U.S. official estimated on Friday a “80 to 85%,” but “not 100%,” probability that an agreement with Iran will be signed in the “coming days,” AFP reports. During a press exchange, he said he “felt very good” about the completion of the negotiations, while warning that the “finish line had not yet been crossed.”
The agreement under discussion with Iran 'includes Lebanon,' according to a senior US official
A senior U.S. official said on Friday that the agreement under discussion with Iran “included Lebanon,” expressing optimism that the final outcome of the negotiations would also be acceptable to Israel and the Gulf countries, AFP reports.
Regarding possible Iranian reservations, he said they were “rather minimal,” judging that there was a “broad consensus” in favor of the agreement in Tehran, including within the Revolutionary Guards, among “hardliners,” and among “civilian authorities.”
Switzerland offers to host possible US–Iran agreement signing
Switzerland has offered to host the potential signing of an agreement between the United States and Iran, according to Switzerland’s foreign ministry, speaking to AFP.
The Swiss foreign ministry said it is “fully mobilized” and in close contact with both Washington and Tehran.
The ministry added that it is acting as a facilitator to support efforts toward a memorandum of understanding aimed at consolidating a truce and paving the way for de-escalation in the broader conflict between the United States and Iran.
It also confirmed that Switzerland has proposed itself as a venue for a possible signature ceremony, should both parties agree.
Nabatieh’s imam mosque criticizes media report claiming city has extensive Hezbollah tunnels and infrastructure under the city
A statement was issued by Sheikh Abdul Hussein Sadiq, the imam of a mosque in Nabatieh, in response to recent media reporting about alleged large underground infrastructure beneath Nabatieh.
He said that the reports, which were attributed to a “Western source,” contained “serious and dangerous claims” suggesting the existence of extensive tunnels and military infrastructure under the city, warning that such narratives could be used to justify targeting or destruction of Nabatieh and to provide “false media legitimacy for a potential crime against its heritage and civilian life.”
He emphasized that Nabatieh is a historic and populated city with active social, educational, medical, and economic life, questioning how such infrastructure could exist under a functioning civilian urban environment. He described the allegations as lacking logic and credibility.
The statement further highlighted the city’s historical and cultural significance, describing it as a major center in southern Lebanon with deep social and cultural roots, and referenced the suffering of its residents due to ongoing tensions and displacement.
It called on the Lebanese state to urgently investigate the claims, take responsibility, and prevent any possible targeting of the city. It also urged authorities to involve the Lebanese Army and to allow international media and U.N. human rights organizations to inspect the situation on the ground in order to verify facts and refute what it described as false allegations.
The statement comes after reports by Saudi-TV Hadath on the alleged presence of Hezbollah tunnels and infrastructure frustration below Nabatieh.
Trump reposts Iran foreign minister's post about talks to end war
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday reposted a social media post by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, in which he said a memorandum of understanding to end the Iran war had never been closer.
Adraee says Israeli army killed over 10 Hezbollah field commanders eliminated in recent period
The Israeli army’s Arabic spokesperson Avichay Adraee said on X that the Israel army has revealed what it described as “the scale of strikes against Hezbollah’s command structure”, stating that “more than 10 field commanders from the Hezbollah organization were eliminated during the recent period,” including commanders who had already been appointed as successors to previously killed leaders.
He also said that “since the ceasefire came into effect, more than 1,300 Hezbollah militants have been eliminated in several areas inside Lebanon.”
According to his post, “among the prominent commanders who were eliminated was the commander of the ‘Nasr’ unit, known as Hajj Salama,” adding that “within less than two months of his elimination, his successor, Mehdi Bazzi, and Ashraf Saloum were also eliminated.”
He further stated that “within less than 12 hours, the commander of the Shqif sector, Nasser Shqeir, and his successor Ahmed Sblini were eliminated,” noting that Sblini had previously served as his deputy before being appointed to replace him.
The statement also listed several individuals described as field commanders who were eliminated, including those responsible for sectors such as Bint Jbeil, Sour, Hujair, Jibsheet, Khiam, and Qana, naming Ali Abbas, Kamil Younes, Fouad Moussa, Hussein Salami, Ali Hayek, and Muslim Harb.
Israeli airstrikes target Tefahta, Qsaibeh, and Majdal Zoun
Israeli airstrikes targeted Tefahta (Saida), Qsaibeh (Nabatieh), and Majdal Zoun, our correspondent in the south reported.
Hezbollah liaison officer in Selaa killed in strike on town
The man killed in the Israeli strike on Selaa (Sour) is Mohammad Mostafa Khalaf, Hezbollah’s liaison officer in the town of Selaa.
Iran says a US–Iran agreement 'has never been closer'
Iran’s diplomatic sources told AFP that a possible agreement between Tehran and Washington “has never been closer,” amid ongoing negotiations between the two sides.
U.S. says Iran agreed to 'dismantle' its nuclear program
A senior U.S. official said Iran has agreed to “dismantle” its nuclear program and surrender its enriched uranium, following comments by U.S. President Donald Trump accusing Tehran of misrepresenting the terms of a possible agreement under discussion.
The official, speaking to AFP, outlined five conditions reportedly agreed upon:
- Iran’s nuclear material would be destroyed and removed
- Its nuclear program would be dismantled
- Iranian funds would not be released until compliance is verified
- The Strait of Hormuz would be reopened
- Iran would stop financing armed groups
Israel will not withdraw from 'security zones' in Lebanon, Syria, or Gaza, says Katz
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said that the Israeli army will not withdraw from what he described as “security zones” in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza, as ongoing negotiations between the United States and Iran appear to be moving toward a possible agreement.
In a post on X, Katz said:
“Israel will not withdraw from the security zones in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza. The IDF will continue to protect our borders and our citizens from the Hermon ridge, the mountains of Lebanon, our areas in Samaria, and most of the territory of Gaza — facing the threats of jihadist forces and organizations, drawing a key lesson from the events of Oct.7.”
He also said the Israeli army would not withdraw from what he called “terror camps” in northern Samaria, which he said had already been evacuated of their residents, adding that if necessary, operations could expand to other camps. He referred in particular to Palestinian refugee camps in Jenin, Tulkarem, and Nur Shams in the West Bank.
Katz said U.S. President Donald Trump was currently conducting negotiations with Iran based on American interests, which he said also align with Israel’s goal of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
He added that Israel expects Washington to uphold this principle, as well as restrictions on missiles and regional armed groups.
Katz also said that Israel and the United States had together “inflicted severe blows on Iran that pushed back its capabilities by many years.”
He stressed that Israel must retain the ability to act independently to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, adding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and he had instructed the military to prepare accordingly.
He concluded by saying:
“Much is at stake in this period, and we are determined to continue and implement a firm security policy that will prevent any harm to our security gains and will not endanger our ability to fight the Shiite axis of evil led by Iran and the Sunni axis of evil led by the Muslim Brotherhood.”
2 Israeli strikes south of Saida
(Courtesy of Muntasser Abdallah/L'Orient Today)
Two Israeli strikes targeted Sarafand, south of Saida. This comes hours after the Israeli army ordered an urgent evacuation order to several towns including Sarafand.
Several houses were destroyed in the strikes with no reports of injuries so far, our correspondent in the south reported.
Israeli drone strike in Selaa kills 1
One person was killed after an Israeli drone strike targeted Selaa (Sour), our correspondent in the south reported.
Israel targets civil defense emergency response point in Selaa, injures paramedics
Warplanes have once again targeted a civil defense emergency response point belonging to the Islamic Health Authority, affiliated with Hezbollah, in the town of Selaa (Sour) resulting in a number of injuries among paramedics and rescue workers.
Israel targets Jabal al-Rafii and Rihan heights
Israeli artillery shelling has targeted Jabal al-Rafii and the Rihan height (Jezzine.)
Hezbollah targets Israeli position in Blat, soldiers and vehicles in Qawzah and Rshaf
Hezbollah said it targeted newly established Blat military position (Marjayoun) with a rocket barrage.
It also said it targeted concentrations of Israeli army vehicles and soldiers in the towns of Qawzah amd Rshaf (both located in Bint Jbeil) with a rocket barrage.
Israeli strikes on Shehabieh injure an kill 9
Nine people were reported killed and wounded in an Israeli airstrike that targeted the town of Shehabieh, in the Sour district of southern Lebanon.
Additional airstrikes were reported in other areas, with one strike hitting Kfar Dounin in the Bint Jbeil district and another targeting Arab Salim in the Nabatieh district.
Trump says Iran's leaked deal terms are untrue
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that Iran's leaked comments on a deal with the United States do not represent what has been agreed to.
"What they said, including their weak and pathetic statement on having a deal, bears no relation to the truth. Very dishonorable people to deal with. With them, there is no such thing as dealing in good faith. AMAZING!," he wrote on Truth Social.
Hezbollah says it intercepted Hermes drone over Iqlim al-Tuffah
Hezbollah said it intercepted an Israeli drone of the “Hermes 450 – Zik” type in the skies over the Iqlim al-Tuffah area using a surface-to-air missile, “forcing it to retreat.”
Israeli airstrikes hit Shehabieh in south Lebanon
Two Israeli airstrikes targeted the town of Shehabieh, in the Sour district of southern Lebanon, according to our correspondent in the region.
A building adjacent to an emergency medical post of the Islamic Health Authority Civil Defense in Shehabieh was targeted, resulting in several injuries among the paramedics.
Hezbollah claims drone strikes on Israeli targets in south Lebanon
Hezbollah claimed responsibility for a series of drone attacks targeting Israeli forces in southern Lebanon.
According to the group, an Ababil drone strike hit an Israeli military vehicle in the town of Tayr Harfa, in the Sour district. In a separate operation, Hezbollah said it targeted Israeli soldiers positioned inside a building in the nearby town of Shamaa using a combat drone of the same type.
The claims come amid escalating cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, with both sides continuing to exchange fire along the southern Lebanese frontier.
Hezbollah says cost of resistance lower than capitulation
The parliamentary bloc of Hezbollah stated that the cost of resisting Israel is “lower than that of capitulation,” following a recent meeting.
In a statement carried by Al-Manar TV, the bloc condemned the latest round of direct negotiations between Lebanese authorities and Israel, rejecting what it described as “unjust outcomes imposing unilateral commitments on Lebanon.”
The bloc, known as “Loyalty to the Resistance,” said it remains vigilant against Israel and claimed that its fighters have inflicted significant losses on Israeli forces in personnel and equipment, placing the Israeli army in what it described as a strategic impasse.
It also praised what it called Iran’s missile response to an earlier Israeli strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs, framing it as a legitimate defense of Lebanon’s sovereignty.
Additionally, the bloc argued that direct negotiations with Israel contradict the 1989 Taif Agreement, which ended Lebanon’s civil war and established the framework of the country’s current political system.
Evacuation orders trigger panic in south Lebanon town
Residents of Qaqaaiyat al-Sanawbar, in the Saida district, began fleeing their homes after receiving evacuation calls, according to a local correspondent in southern Lebanon.
A resident of the Baqbish neighborhood reported receiving a phone call instructing him to evacuate his home. A second call later urged the evacuation of the entire town. Those still present immediately began leaving the area following the warnings.
At the same time, the municipality of Sarafand issued an urgent call for residents to evacuate to the nearest safe area after an Israeli warning. Local authorities instructed residents not to park vehicles along roads to avoid obstructing ambulances and emergency services, and to leave the town quickly and calmly using the most accessible routes.
The municipality also ordered the immediate closure of all shops, restaurants, and businesses. Municipal police were tasked with overseeing closures, assisting evacuations, and easing traffic congestion, particularly near Aqbieh and key intersections.
Residents were further advised to avoid unnecessary movement by car or motorcycle while the threat persists
Iran draft deal With US Sets 60-day timeline for nuclear talks
Iran's Mehr news agency said on Friday that a draft accord with the United States had set 60-day negotiation period to reach a deal over Tehran's nuclear program.
The agency, citing a source close to Iran's negotiating team, said it stipulates "60 days of negotiations to reach an agreement on nuclear issues and the complete lifting of U.S. primary and secondary sanctions."
The Israeli army continues its relentless attacks on southern Lebanon
- Two Israeli airstrikes targeted the banks of the Khardali River. This river stretches between Nabatieh and Marjayoun districts in southern Lebanon.
- A drone strike targeted the Shehabieh (Sour district).
- Israeli airstrikes targeted Nabatieh Fawqa (Nabatieh). Earlier today, our correspondent in the region said that the Israeli army's invading troops were trying to advance on this area.
Netanyahu claims he is in 'full agreement' with Trump pertaining to Iran's nuclear program
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday that he is in "full agreement" with U.S. President Donald Trump that Iran should never have nuclear weapons. His statement on X comes a day after the U.S. president announced that an agreement between Washington and Tehran to end the war was imminent.
"As long as I am Prime Minister of Israel—Iran will not have nuclear weapons. There is full agreement between me and President Trump on this issue," Netanyahu said on X, boasting that he has been at the "for of the international campaign against Iran's nuclear program" for "over 30 years."
Deal does not stipulate for Tehran to relinquish control of the Strait of Hormuz.: Iran's state media
The terms of a draft agreement with Washington do not provide for Tehran to relinquish control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, Iran's official IRNA news agency said on Friday
"Iran does not commit in any way, in this text, to cede the management of the strait or to restore the conditions that prevailed before the American and Israeli military aggression," the official agency reported, referring to "the main lines of the current text" of an agreement that Iranian officials say they have not yet approved.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that he had called off planned strikes against Iran because an agreement had been reached, predicting "an early signing."
However, Iran's Foreign Ministry said on Friday that the country had "not reached a definitive conclusion" on a deal.
Israel issues forced evacuation order for residents of 3 villages in Saida district
The Israeli army, in a message posted on X by its Arabic-language spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, issued a forced evacuation order for residents of three villages in the Saida district of southern Lebanon: Sarafand, Teffahta and Mazraat Sinay, ahead of anticipated strikes.
In its message, the Israeli army said it was targeting Hezbollah and ordered residents to move north of the Zahrani River, located south of the city of Saida, the district capital.
Photo: Damage caused by the Israeli strike in Maarakeh, south Lebanon
(Credit: Muntasser Abdallah)
In its first statement of the day, Hezbollah claims to have targeted Israeli soldiers and vehicles in Shamaa overnight
In its first statement released Friday, Hezbollah said it targeted a gathering of Israeli soldiers and military vehicles in Shamaa (Sour) on Thursday between 11 p.m. and midnight, using successive volleys of rockets and artillery shells.
US-Iran peace agreement could be signed at G7 summit, Bloomberg News reports
The United States and Iran are close to concluding a peace agreement that could be signed on the sidelines of the G7 summit scheduled for next week, Bloomberg News reported Friday.
According to the report, Geneva, Switzerland, has been mentioned as a potential location for the signing of the agreement, which could take place as early as Sunday.
Israeli army considering pushing Hezbollah back beyond the Zahrani River, Jerusalem Post reports
According to unnamed Israeli defense officials quoted by the newspaper Jerusalem Post, the idea of a complete disarmament of Hezbollah is considered unrealistic. However, they believe that if Hezbollah could be pushed back not only beyond the Litani River but also to the Zahrani River, south of Saida, the threat to villages in northern Israel would be significantly reduced.
The Zahrani River is about six kilometers away, while Nabatieh is about three kilometers away. Hezbollah is reportedly concerned about a possible Israeli advance and has reinforced these areas, the Israeli daily adds.
Salam accuses Tehran of seeking to demonstrate that 'the final decision-making power in Lebanon remains in its hands'
In an interview with the British newspaper The Times, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam argued that Iran's rejection of the cease-fire agreement was not simply a political stance but a message from Tehran seeking to emphasize that the final decision-making power in Lebanon remained in its hands.
He asserted that Iran wanted to convey to the world that Lebanon was "merely a pawn," citing the announcement of its position before any official statement from Hezbollah as evidence of the extent of Tehran's influence within the party. The prime minister stressed that the reconstruction of war-torn territories could only be carried out through the Lebanese state and its official institutions.
Salam also asserted that the influence of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard extends beyond Hezbollah's military and security wings to encompass the party's decision-making processes. He argued that the party's former secretary-general, Hassan Nasrallah, enjoyed greater autonomy, while current Iranian influence is more direct and decisive.
Photo: Israeli airstrike on Bayyada, in Sour
(Credit: Muntasser Abdallah)
A house in Bayyada (Sour) was targeted by an Israeli airstrike, resulting in minor injuries. Emergency services evacuated the house and its occupants.
Another Israeli airstrike targeted Kfar Tibnit (Nabatieh).
Israeli strikes continue in southern Lebanon, particularly in Nabatieh, Sour districts
Several Israeli attacks have been reported in southern Lebanon, particularly in the Nabatieh and Sour districts, according to our correspondent in the South.
A drone strike targeted the al-Maslakh neighborhood in Nabatieh, and another targeted the town of al-Bayyad, near Deir Aames (Sour).
An airstrike targeted an area between Arnoun and Kfar Tibnit (Nabatieh). Strikes also targeted the villages of Burj Qalaway and Deir Ntar (both in Bint Jbeil), and Majdal Zoun (Sour).
An explosion targeted the area around Birkat al-Dardara in Khiam (Marjayoun), where there are homes and recreational facilities.
Artillery fire targeted the city of Buyut al-Siyyad (Sour), the outskirts of Blat (Marjayoun), and the outskirts of Kfar Tibnit and Shoukin (Nabatieh).
Negotiations between Tehran and Washington entering final phase, Iranian media says
The United States and Iran are expected to enter final negotiations focused on nuclear and economic issues, the Iranian news agency Mehr reported Friday, according to Reuters.
According to the report, a draft memorandum of understanding between the two sides would include ending the U.S. blockade, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, lifting oil sanctions, releasing frozen Iranian funds and a commitment from the United States to withdraw its forces from areas surrounding Iran.
The discussions will not include Iran's ballistic missile program, Mehr said, adding that the draft agreement still needs to be approved by the relevant authorities.
Iranian-American agreement 'will have direct repercussions for Lebanon, whether the Lebanese authorities accept it or not,' Hezbollah MP says
Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah said that a potential Iranian-American agreement "will have direct repercussions for Lebanon, whether the Lebanese authorities accept it or not," arguing that some officials were being "exploited" by Washington to serve American interests, which are distinct from those of Lebanon.
He asserted that Iran was not seeking to replace the Lebanese state, responding to remarks made two days earlier by President Joseph Aoun, who told Tehran that there was a significant difference between aid and interference.
Photo: Funeral of Hezbollah fighter killed by Israel
(Credit: Anwar Amro/AFP)
Relatives weep near the coffin of Hezbollah fighter Hassan Ali Kallas, originally from the southern Lebanese village of Nabatieh Fawqa, during his funeral in a temporary cemetery in Saida, southern Lebanon, on June 11, 2026.
Sharaa denies Syria's intention to intervene in the Lebanese war
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa said that "the rumors circulating about Syria's entry into Lebanon are merely speculation," clarifying that "Syria's aim is to end the war in Lebanon, not to expand it or become involved in it," according to reports in several Lebanese media outlets. The remarks come after U.S. President Donald Trump recently indicated that Syria was willing to intervene against the pro-Iranian Hezbollah in Lebanon.
In a statement to a delegation from the Damascus countryside, he explained that "the issue of demarcating the border between Syria and Lebanon is not a priority at present, given more pressing issues, including the situation of the approximately 1.4 million Syrian refugees in Lebanon and the need to find a suitable mechanism to ensure their return."
Netanyahu told Trump he did not want Israel to be a victim of a Tehran-Washington deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told U.S. President Donald Trump that he "fully understood" Washington's desire to reach an agreement with Tehran to end the war, but that he "thought there would be no deal" and that Israelis would not be "the victims of that deal," according to the online newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth.
The Israeli daily reported "exclusive quotes" from the prime minister during an Israeli government meeting Monday evening, in which he provided details of the tense phone call he had with Donald Trump that reportedly halted the large-scale Israeli strikes announced against Beirut's southern suburbs.
Iran-US agreement: Signing likely in Geneva in coming days, according to Axios
Four U.S. Air Force C-17 aircraft took off for Europe on Thursday carrying supplies for a possible trip by Vice President Vance to a signing ceremony for a memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States in Geneva in the coming days, according to Axios.
According to two diplomats from the two mediating countries and two U.S. officials, an agreement in principle was reached Wednesday evening after several hours of negotiations between Qatari mediator Ali al-Thawadi and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Axios reports. The agreement, jointly negotiated by Qatar and Pakistan, is expected to be called the Islamabad Agreement.
Trump's announcement that an agreement had been finalized surprised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In recent days, Netanyahu has contacted close allies of the Trump administration in an attempt to obtain information, according to a well-informed American source.
Israeli drone strike in Jibsheet, south Lebanon, this morning
An Israeli drone carried out a strike in Jibsheet, in the Nabatieh district, according to our correspondent in southern Lebanon, Muntasser Abdallah.
Israeli attacks, part of the ongoing war against Hezbollah that began on March 2 and continues despite truces negotiated with Lebanese authorities, decreased in intensity overnight from Thursday to Friday, our correspondent reports.
Israeli aircraft bombed Kfar Roummane (Nabatieh) around 10:30 p.m. Thursday, then Majdal Zoun (Sour) around midnight, and finally Tayr Harfa around 3 a.m.
Israeli artillery shelled Safad al-Battikh and Hanaway after midnight, while clashes were heard near Hujair (Marjayoun) and Majdal Zoun.
After 2 a.m., a powerful explosion caused by an Israeli airstrike targeted homes in the town of Khiam, with echoes heard in neighboring villages.
According to our correspondent's count, Israeli fighter jets carried out 34 airstrikes Thursday, targeting 23 locations in southern Lebanon and causing significant damage to buildings, homes, shopping centers and infrastructure. Israeli drones struck 16 targets in 12 locations, while 16 locations were subjected to intense artillery bombardment.
Meanwhile, Hezbollah carried out 24 attacks targeting Israeli military installations in the occupied Lebanese territories.
Photo: US military releases images of strikes it claims to have carried out against Iranian facilities
(Credit: CENTCOM/AFP)
A screenshot from a video released by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) on June 11, 2026, shows what the military describes as strikes targeting "Iran's military surveillance capabilities, communications systems, and air defense sites."
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