At least three people have been killed and 23 others wounded following a series of Israeli strikes across southern and eastern
The latest casualty figures represent an update to earlier reports from Lebanese state media, which had initially identified two fatalities. The strikes took place despite a standing truce between
Military Activity and Regional Impact
The Lebanese National News Agency reported that one of the strikes occurred near the Ali al-Taher ridge. While the Israeli military announced on Thursday that it had secured control of the area, Hezbollah has not confirmed the loss of the position. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz stated that the military's objective in the area is to prevent the militant group from re-establishing a presence.
In the city of Nabatieh, two men were killed while traveling on a motorcycle, according to state media. Separately, in the village of Rmadiyeh—located more than 10 kilometres from the Israeli border—a strike on a house resulted in one death and 15 injuries. Among those wounded in the village, which has been serving as a shelter for displaced civilians, were two children, three women, and six rescue workers.
Ongoing Humanitarian Concerns
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has persisted since March, when the militant group initiated attacks against Israel. While the intensity of the fighting has decreased following the June agreement, Beirut continues to report regular Israeli strikes. The broader conflict, which has included both airstrikes and a ground invasion, has resulted in more than 4,300 deaths according to Lebanese government figures.
Imran Riza, the United Nations humanitarian coordinator for Lebanon, addressed the situation on social media on Friday. He noted that families attempting to return to areas such as Nabatieh are encountering significant challenges, including widespread destruction, a lack of essential services, and ongoing insecurity.
