Israeli forces carried out a new wave of airstrikes and artillery attacks across southern Lebanon on Sunday, according to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency.
The reported strikes targeted Nabatieh al-Fawqa, Kfar Tebnit and Zawtar al-Sharqiyah, among other areas in the south.
NNA reported that Israeli aircraft struck the Ali al-Taher forest on the outskirts of Nabatieh al-Fawqa before hitting the town again less than 15 minutes later.
Kfar Tebnit was also hit by two consecutive airstrikes, followed by another strike within about 30 minutes, according to the Lebanese agency.
Another airstrike targeted the area around al-Dabsha hill near Nabatieh al-Fawqa.
Zawtar al-Sharqiyah also came under artillery fire, according to reports from the area.
No immediate information was available on casualties or the extent of property damage from the latest attacks.
Rising Tensions
The latest strikes come amid renewed tensions in southern Lebanon despite a US-mediated framework intended to reduce hostilities.
Israel recently said it had destroyed a major Hezbollah underground complex beneath the Ali al-Taher ridge, a strategic area near Nabatieh. Reuters reported that Israel described the operation as part of efforts to establish a secure zone in southern Lebanon.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun visited Nabatieh on Saturday amid concerns over further Israeli attacks.
Aoun was accompanied by senior military and security officials during the visit and sought to reassure residents about the Lebanese state’s role in protecting the area.
The continuing strikes underscore the fragile security situation in southern Lebanon as efforts to implement the US-brokered framework remain stalled.
What Happens Next
Further Israeli military action could increase pressure on Lebanon’s government and complicate diplomatic efforts to prevent another escalation.
Authorities have yet to release a full assessment of casualties or damage from Sunday’s latest attacks.
