Israel Strikes Southern Lebanon With Jets, Artillery And Tanks

Israeli forces launched a wave of strikes across southern Lebanon on Wednesday. Fighter jets, heavy artillery and tanks hit several towns, a Lebanese military source said.

Lebanese Source Confirms Fresh Military Operations

Israel’s army carried out a string of military operations across southern Lebanon on Wednesday. The campaign involved fighter jets, heavy artillery and tanks, a Lebanese military field source said. This marks the latest chapter in Israel’s ongoing strikes on southern Lebanon.

Heavy Artillery Pounds Multiple Towns

The source gave specific details about where the shelling landed.

“The Israeli army shelled the towns of El Kantara, El Khiam, Khodeita and El Mansouri with heavy artillery, along with the Wadi al Hujeir and Meifadoun areas, the outskirts of Arnoun, and the Wadi es Slouki and Wadi Zibqin regions.”

Airstrikes And Tank Fire Hit More Areas

Israeli aircraft repeatedly struck Kfar Tibnit, El Kantara, Bani Hayyan and Barashit, the source added. An Israeli Merkava tank also fired two shells directly at El Kantara. These strikes on southern Lebanon show no sign of slowing down.

Explosions And Gunfire Reported Nearby

Israeli troops set off a series of controlled explosions near Ainata, as well as between Deir Siriane and El Kousseir. Soldiers also opened machine gun fire on the outskirts of El Khiam and Zawtar esh Sharqiya, according to the source.

A Ceasefire Deal Still Awaits Full Implementation

A framework agreement signed on June 26 between Lebanon and Israel, brokered by the United States, laid out a roadmap for peace. It calls for Lebanon’s army to regain control of the south. The deal also outlines a phased Israeli troop withdrawal, paired with the disarmament of Hezbollah.

Fighting Reignited In March Amid Iran Tensions

A fresh round of confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah broke out on March 2. It coincided with a joint US and Israeli military operation against Iran. Since then, Israel has resumed heavy bombardment of southern and eastern Lebanon, as well as Beirut’s southern suburbs, and launched a ground operation in the south.