A Hezbollah drone strike was announced Friday as fighting intensified along the southern Lebanon front, with the group saying it targeted an Israeli military position using loitering drones.
The announcement came as Israeli airstrikes were reported in several areas across southern Lebanon, amid continued cross‑border exchanges.
Lebanon’s Health Ministry also updated casualty figures linked to Israeli attacks since March.
Hezbollah says Nemer Jamel site targeted
Hezbollah, referring to itself as the Islamic Resistance in Lebanon, said in a statement that its fighters targeted the newly established Nemer Jamel site with a swarm of attack drones.
The group described the operation as a response to what it called Israeli violations of a ceasefire and attacks on villages in southern Lebanon that led to civilian casualties.
Israeli airstrikes hit Nabatieh and nearby towns
Lebanese media reported that Israeli warplanes struck the city of Nabatieh and the towns of Kfarreman and Shoukine in southern Lebanon.
Artillery shelling was also reported in the town of Kfartibnit in the Nabatieh district.
Military sources cited in media coverage said the Israeli army had recommended intensifying air and ground operations inside Lebanese territory as part of expanding its campaign.
Continued escalation along the border
The latest developments reflect sustained hostilities along the Lebanese‑Israeli border, raising concerns over:
Wider regional escalation
Increased civilian casualties
Expanded military operations
Lebanese Health Ministry updates toll
The Lebanese Health Ministry said the number of people killed in Israeli attacks on the country since March has reached 3,355, with 10,095 others injured.
The figures underline the ongoing humanitarian impact of the conflict in southern Lebanon.
Conclusion:
The reported Hezbollah drone strike and subsequent Israeli airstrikes highlight the continuing escalation in southern Lebanon. With casualties rising and both sides signaling expanded operations, tensions along the border remain high amid warnings of broader regional consequences.
