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Israeli forces shell southern Lebanon

Created at 30 Aug · 6:06 AM1 source↑ Market-relevant
IN SHORT

Israeli forces shelled several areas in southern Lebanon, including Doha Kfar Rumman, on Saturday and Sunday. A social care home in Hula was also destroyed.

Who's Involved

Lebanon’s National News Agency
reported Israeli artillery fire on Doha Kfar Rumman
Israeli forces shell southern Lebanon

↳ Why This Matters

The ongoing shelling and airstrikes in southern Lebanon indicate a continued escalation of conflict in the region, impacting civilian infrastructure and residential areas.

Key facts

  • Israeli artillery fire targeted Doha Kfar Rumman in southern Lebanon on Sunday morning.
  • Multiple locations in southern Lebanon were struck by Israeli forces on Saturday evening.
  • A social care home for the elderly in Hula was destroyed by Israeli forces.
  • Israeli forces used phosphorus shells in shelling attacks on several southern Lebanese areas.
  • Airstrikes and extensive demolition operations were conducted by Israeli forces across southern Lebanon.

Israeli forces conducted artillery shelling and airstrikes across several towns in southern Lebanon on Saturday and Sunday. On Sunday morning, artillery fire hit Doha Kfar Rumman, according to Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA).

On Saturday evening, Israeli forces struck multiple locations in southern Lebanon, including a social care home for the elderly in Hula, which was destroyed. NNA reported that areas such as Mansouri, Beit Siyad, and the outskirts of Majdal Zoun came under heavy artillery shelling at dawn on Saturday. Doha Kfar Rumman, Tell al-Dabsha, and Harj Ali al-Taher were shelled using phosphorus shells.

Warplanes launched two airstrikes on Ali al-Taher hill on the northern outskirts of Nabatieh al-Fawqa, while extensive bombings occurred in the vicinity of Arnoun and the towns of Mansouri, Majdal Zoun, and Beit Siyad. Demolition operations also targeted the towns of Haddatha, Beit Yahoun, and Aita al-Jabal. Continuous drone flights were reported over villages and towns in the western and central sectors. On Saturday morning, Israeli warplanes launched airstrikes on Dawhat Kfar Rman and the vicinity of the Ali al-Tahir heights.

Frequently asked questions

Areas targeted included Doha Kfar Rumman, Hula, Mansouri, Beit Siyad, Majdal Zoun, Tell al-Dabsha, Harj Ali al-Taher, Arnoun, Haddatha, Beit Yahoun, and Aita al-Jabal.

Israeli forces used artillery shells, including phosphorus shells, and conducted airstrikes and demolition operations.

A social care home for the elderly in Hula was destroyed, and homes in several towns were demolished.

How It Developed

Israeli forces shelled southern Lebanon's Doha Kfar Rumman on Sunday morning.
On Saturday evening, Israeli forces struck multiple locations in southern Lebanon.
A social care home for the elderly in Hula was destroyed by Israeli forces.
Israeli forces shelled Mansouri, Beit Siyad, and Majdal Zoun at dawn Saturday.
Doha Kfar Rumman, Tell al-Dabsha, and Harj Ali al-Taher were shelled with phosphorus shells.
Warplanes launched two airstrikes on Ali al-Taher hill near Nabatieh al-Fawqa.
Bombings targeted Arnoun, Mansouri, Majdal Zoun, and Beit Siyad.
Demolition operations occurred in Al-Mansouri, Majdal Zoun, and Buyut al-Sayyad.

Sources

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Israeli forces target Lebanon's Doha Kfar Rumman with artillery fireMiddle East Eye
T2
Israeli artillery shells hit southern Lebanon's Doha Kfar Rumman ...aljazeera.com
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Israeli artillery shelling, airstrikes continue in Southern Lebanongulf-times.com
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Israeli airstrikes, shelling, and detonations target towns in southern ...hawarnews.com

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