Israeli forces heavily shelled Nabatieh al-Fawqa and other towns in southern Lebanon overnight, according to Lebanon's state-run National News Agency. The attacks occurred despite ongoing peace discussions and a framework agreement for Israeli withdrawal.
The ongoing Israeli shelling and incursions in southern Lebanon, despite a framework agreement and peace discussions, indicate continued escalation and potential risks to regional stability and the implementation of the withdrawal accord.
Israeli forces launched heavy artillery attacks on Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon, according to the country's state-run National News Agency (NNA). The artillery fire originated from an Israeli military position in the Tel al-Nahas area, near Kfar Kila. The NNA described the shelling as "intense and concentrated." These attacks occurred despite a ceasefire agreement and ongoing diplomatic efforts. Further Israeli violations included artillery fire targeting Ali al-Taher hill, a drone strike on Nabatieh al-Fawqa, and ground incursions into Burj al-Muluk and Sarbin. Overnight explosions were reported in Baraachit and Hadatha. The Lebanese army stated its units deployed in Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh as part of a framework agreement for gradual Israeli withdrawal in exchange for Lebanese army deployment, but reported that Israeli forces opened fire near its units, endangering soldiers and obstructing the mission.