Key facts
- Lebanese army troops withdrew from Kfar Tebnit barracks following an Israeli advance.
- Israel issued evacuation warnings for approximately 20 locations in southern Lebanon.
- Airstrikes and artillery shelling were reported in southern Lebanese villages.
- The conflict continues despite a nominal ceasefire in effect since April 17.
- Over 3,700 people have been killed in Lebanon and 32 in Israel since the latest fighting began.
The Lebanese army withdrew its troops from a base in Kfar Tebnit on Saturday after Israeli forces advanced in the vicinity, according to a military official. This move occurred as Israel issued evacuation warnings for approximately 20 locations in southern Lebanon, including the city of Nabatiyeh and surrounding villages.
Airstrikes and artillery shelling were reported in southern Lebanon, with one strike in Deir al-Zahrani killing two people. The Lebanese army official stated the withdrawal from the Kfar Tebnit barracks was a direct response to the Israeli incursion into the area. Israeli troops were reportedly attempting to secure the strategic Ali Taher hill, which overlooks Nabatiyeh and key roads.
This development comes amid reports that the United States and Iran have agreed on the wording of an agreement aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East, with Iran indicating that Lebanon would be included in a future ceasefire. Senior Hezbollah officials have also stated they were informed of Lebanon's inclusion in such a deal. Despite a ceasefire that has been renewed multiple times since April 17, clashes between Israel and Hezbollah have persisted, resulting in significant casualties on both sides.