Israeli forces have carried out a new series of air and artillery strikes on several areas in Lebanon, targeting locations in the south and the Bekaa Valley. The attacks came amid already heightened tensions along the border, raising fears of a wider regional escalation.
According to Lebanese and international reports, Israeli warplanes and drones struck positions linked to Hezbollah and other armed groups in southern Lebanon. Artillery fire was also reported near border villages, where residents said shelling and explosions continued late into the night.
The Israeli military said the strikes were aimed at stopping cross-border attacks and preventing Hezbollah from strengthening its military infrastructure. It claimed to have hit training sites, weapons depots, and observation posts used to launch rockets and other attacks into Israeli territory.
Lebanese officials and local media reported damage to homes, farms, and civilian infrastructure near some of the targeted areas, though casualty figures remained unclear at the time of reporting. Humanitarian agencies warned that repeated bombardments and displacement are worsening conditions for communities already struggling with economic hardship and political instability.
Regional observers say the latest wave of strikes risks undermining fragile ceasefire understandings and diplomatic efforts to prevent a broader war. They have called on both sides to avoid further escalation and to return to negotiated arrangements that limit cross-border attacks and protect civilians.
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