Israel strikes southern Lebanon after Hezbollah drone launch
Israel strikes southern Lebanon after Hezbollah launched two drones at Israeli soldiers stationed inside an area declared a security zone. The Israeli military said the strikes came in response to the drone attack early Sunday. The military also issued an evacuation warning for residents near a building in Arab Salim town. It said the building […]
Israel struck targets in southern Lebanon early on Sunday, following a drone launch by Hezbollah at Israeli soldiers stationed in a declared security zone. According to The National UAE, at least four people were killed and 20 injured in the strikes, with Lebanon's Health Ministry providing details on casualties in various locations, including Nabatieh Al Fawqa, Al Rahibat neighbourhood of Nabatieh, Arab Salim, and Kfar Reman.
The Israeli military said it responded to the drone attack, which it described as a "blatant violation" by Hezbollah, and reported no Israeli casualties. One drone was intercepted, while the other reached its target. Prior to the strikes, Israel issued an evacuation warning for residents near a building in Arab Salim town, which it identified as a Hezbollah facility.
The incident marks an escalation in fighting along the southern border, with reports of multiple casualties and damage. According to Free Malaysia Today and France 24, Lebanon's Health Ministry reported two women among the killed and several women and children among the wounded.
Brief written by urgent.news from Daily Times, The National UAE, Free Malaysia Today, France 24, Al Jazeera — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
