Israeli aircraft launched a series of air strikes across southern Lebanon on Friday, hitting the Nabatieh district and surrounding areas [1, 2].
The escalation marks a deepening of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, with the Israeli military targeting what it describes as military sites in response to rocket operations [3, 4].
According to the National News Agency, the Israeli Air Force conducted raids across southern Lebanon [2]. Reports from Al Jazeera indicate that the strikes specifically targeted the city of Nabatieh, the village of Nabatieh al-Fawqa, and the outskirts of Kfartebnit [1]. Other strikes were reported across southern and eastern Lebanon [2].
At least 10 people died in Lebanon as a result of the attacks [2]. Meanwhile, the Israeli military reported that four Israeli soldiers died during the fighting [3].
A spokesperson for the Israeli army said the battles with Hezbollah were "difficult and complex" [3]. The strikes are part of a broader pattern of retaliatory actions following missile and rocket fire from Hezbollah positions [3, 4].
Local reports indicate that the raids hit both urban centers and rural villages, contributing to a rise in civilian casualties, and displacement in the Nabatieh region [1, 2].
“At least 10 people died in Lebanon”
The targeting of the Nabatieh district indicates an expansion of the operational zone in southern Lebanon. By striking both specific villages and broader urban areas, Israel is attempting to degrade Hezbollah's infrastructure, while the reported casualties on both sides suggest a high-intensity conflict that risks further regional destabilization.
