Key facts
- The Israeli army carried out extensive bombings and artillery shelling across southern Lebanon.
- Attacks occurred in areas including Beit Yahoun, Hadatha, Qounine, and Mashaa al-Mansouri.
- Explosions were heard in coastal villages and as far as Tyre.
- These actions are taking place amidst ongoing talks for a peace framework between Lebanon and Israel.
- An Israeli strike injured two medics in an ambulance.
The Israeli army conducted a series of large-scale attacks across southern Lebanon, involving explosions and artillery shelling in areas such as Beit Yahoun, Hadatha, Qounine, and Mashaa al-Mansouri. These actions have become a routine feature of life in the region, despite a United States-brokered framework agreement aimed at ending hostilities and establishing peace between the two countries.
Lebanon's state media reported that the sounds of explosions were heard in numerous coastal villages, with one significant blast in Mashaa al-Mansouri accompanied by the dropping of explosive barrels. Artillery fire targeted the outskirts of Majdal Zoun and al-Mansouri, while warplanes and drones flew over the towns. The Israeli army also reportedly advanced towards Hadatha in the Bint Jbeil district.
These military actions are occurring while diplomatic efforts are underway to implement a peace framework. The framework, signed on June 26, involves the Lebanese army taking over Israel-occupied territories, contingent on Hezbollah being disarmed. However, Hezbollah has rejected the agreement, advocating for armed resistance. The Lebanese army has begun deploying to designated 'pilot zones,' though some residents dispute that these areas were ever occupied by Israeli forces.
Recent incidents include an Israeli strike on an ambulance that injured two medics, which the Lebanese Health Ministry condemned as a violation of international law. Israeli officials have stated their objective is to create a security zone by eliminating Lebanese towns. The tactics employed bear resemblance to those used in Gaza, where rights advocates argue policies aim to make the territory uninhabitable.