Israeli airstrikes continued targeting multiple areas across Lebanon on Thursday, following heavy strikes overnight.
A recent Israeli strike hit a vehicle on the Jamhour-Louaizeh road, leading to the closure of the international road in the Araya area toward Jamhour. One person is reported killed according to preliminary reports.
Southern Suburbs
Late Wednesday, several southern Beirut suburbs, including Haret Hreik, Burj al-Barajneh, Tahwita al-Ghadeer, and Ouzai, were heavily bombarded. An Israeli airstrike in the Ouzai area, near the airport, caused some damage within the Rafic Hariri International Airport premises. While debris was scattered on the western runway and service road, and minor damage occurred near Runway 17, Beirut Airport sustained no major damage. Cleanup efforts began early Thursday, and airport operations have since returned to normal, Caretaker Minister of Public Works, Ali Hamieh, confirmed on X.
Southern Lebanon
In southern Lebanon, Israel targeted several towns, including Sultanine, Deir Antar, al-Jumayjima, al-Burghouliyeh, Burj al-Haw, al-Qasmiyeh, the road to al-Abbasiya, Shaqra, Hadatha, and Majdel Selm. The International Red Cross mission had to postpone its recovery operation in Wata al-Khiyam, as they had not received clearance.
An Israeli airstrike on the former Ansar detention area destroyed a building and blocked the road between Ansar and al-Dweir. Civil Defense teams from the Islamic Health Society worked to clear debris and reopen the route. Another airstrike demolished a house on the road to Kawthariyeh al-Riz, blocking access to the Abu al-Aswad-Tyre area. Clearing efforts are underway.
Israeli warplanes also struck Yuhmur al-Shaqif, impacting areas near the Litani River and the town center. Cluster munitions, banned internationally, were used in nearby olive groves and agricultural fields.
In the town of Bazouriyeh, an Israeli airstrike resulted in four deaths and three injuries. Other towns, including Hadatha, Majdel Selm, and Kounin, were hit by intermittent shelling until dawn.
Early Thursday, the Israeli Army fired heavy machine guns toward Naqoura, Jabal al-Labnuna, Alma al-Shaab, Tayr Harfa, and al-Dhaira.
Israeli surveillance and warplanes flew intensively over Tyre and Bint Jbeil, with flares illuminating the skies near Tyre. Meanwhile, the Disaster Management Unit in Tyre reported that displacement has stabilized in the city but is rising in several towns, with people moving toward Sidon and other areas. Teams are assisting those in need within available resources.
Additionally, heavy clashes have been ongoing since midnight between Hezbollah fighters and the Israeli Army near Rmeish and Yaroun, close to the Doviv settlement. There were also reports of gunfire near Aita al-Shaab as Israeli forces attempted incursions into Lebanese territory.
Israel Expands Its Attacks
Israel expanded its scope of attacks, targeting the town of Barja and the Iqlim al-Kharroub area in the Chouf District on Wednesday night. The latest airstrike was on a residential building in Barja that housed families displaced from the south.
The attack resulted in more than 40 casualties, including children, women, and men.
In the Beqaa Valley, an Israeli airstrike targeted Harfouch on Wednesday night, resulting in one civilian fatality.
Hezbollah Response
Hezbollah reported targeting Israeli forces at the eastern edge of Maroun al-Ras for the sixth time, using a barrage of rockets.
The Israeli Army confirmed the death of a soldier in southern Lebanon and claimed to “have killed 60 Hezbollah members in Lebanon over the past 24 hours."
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