At least 10 people were killed and more than 14 others wounded in Israeli attacks across southern Lebanon on Friday. The strikes occurred despite ongoing diplomatic efforts to reinforce a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. The escalation raises concerns about the viability of a proposed truce and regional stability.
According to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency, Israeli airstrikes, drone attacks, and artillery shelling targeted multiple towns in Nabatieh, Tyre, and Bint Jbeil districts. Several fatalities were reported in Doueir, Adchit, Kfar Rumman, and along the Bir al-Salasil-Kfar Dounine road. Additional attacks struck residential areas, vehicles, and motorcycles, causing casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure.
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In Tyre district, a strike near Jabal Amel Hospital wounded 12 people and destroyed a building belonging to Bank Audi. Israeli warplanes and drones also carried out attacks in Kfar Rumman, Habboush, Abba, Mayfadoun, and other nearby locations. Artillery shelling targeted several towns as military activity intensified across southern Lebanon.
Meanwhile, the Israeli military said it had killed Abd Harb, whom it identified as a Hezbollah engineering unit commander, in a strike conducted last week. The military did not provide evidence to support the claim, while Hezbollah had not issued an immediate response. The statement came amid continued military operations and heightened tensions along the border.
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The attacks occurred despite a ceasefire extended by Washington until early July and fresh negotiations involving Lebanon, Israel, and the United States. While Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said implementation mechanisms were being discussed, Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem rejected the outcomes of recent talks. Lebanese officials say more than 3,500 people have been killed and over 10,000 injured since the latest conflict erupted in March.