Israeli airstrike targets outskirts of Lebanese town of Al-Qantara

Israeli airstrikes struck the outskirts of the Lebanese town of Al-Qantara on Monday, according to reports from local media outlets. The offensive followed a series of attacks across the region throughout Sunday, with explosions, demolitions, and artillery fire occurring every one to two hours. In addition to Al-Qantara, the town of Al-Mansouri also bore the brunt of Israeli artillery shelling.

An explosive-laden drone targeted a house in Kafra, located in the Bint Jbeil district, causing damage and injuring two civilians. The town had previously been struck by a quadcopter, suggesting a pattern of targeted attacks.

Further military activity was reported near the Ali al-Taher ridge, near Dawhat Kfar Rumman, and in Al-Qantara along Wadi al-Hujair, where an Israeli tank reportedly entered the area. Some residents suspect these repeated strikes aim to force people to abandon their homes and punish locations associated with resistance support.

Following a strike in Ansar on Saturday that reportedly killed seven family members and injured three others, residents expressed skepticism about government claims that direct negotiations with Israel would result in peace. On Sunday, Israeli forces launched an attack on Hadatha, a town in the Bint Jbeil district, despite an ongoing ceasefire. Israeli soldiers were seen firing automatic weapons in a western neighborhood, and Israeli military vehicles were reportedly moving within the town.

Since March 2, the Israeli military has conducted intensive airstrikes on Lebanon, occupying several towns in the south. The Lebanese government reported that over 1 million people have been displaced due to the escalation. A ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, which began on April 17, has been extended multiple times. Despite the truce, Israeli airstrikes continued early on August 15. As of August 15, the Lebanese health ministry stated that 4,346 people had been killed in Israeli attacks since March 2.