The South Lebanon escalation intensified on Saturday after Hezbollah announced it had targeted a gathering of Israeli vehicles and troops using two drones near the town of Yahmar al-Shaqif.
Meanwhile, the Lebanese Army reported that several soldiers, including an officer, were killed in an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon, as cross-border hostilities continued.
Hezbollah Claims Drone Strike Near Yahmar al-Shaqif
In a statement carried by the Iraqi News Agency, Hezbollah said it launched two drones at a gathering of Israeli vehicles and soldiers near Yahmar al-Shaqif in southern Lebanon.
The group described the operation as taking place a day earlier and did not provide details regarding casualties or damage.
For its part, the Israeli army confirmed that a drone had fallen near Israeli forces in southern Lebanon without causing injuries. It added that warning sirens were activated in the town of Zar’it in the western Galilee during the incident.
Lebanese Army Reports Soldiers Killed in Airstrike
Separately, the Lebanese Army announced that a number of its personnel, including an officer, were killed in what it described as an Israeli strike.
According to an official statement, the attack targeted a military vehicle on the Khardali–Nabatieh road in southern Lebanon.
The army said the incident marked a new escalation affecting the Lebanese military institution, amid ongoing airstrikes and military operations in the south.
Rising Casualty Toll Since March
The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported that the total number of casualties from Israeli attacks since March 2 has reached 3,593 killed and 10,990 injured.
In its statement, the ministry said the figures include both civilians and others affected by the continuing hostilities in southern Lebanon and surrounding areas.
Continued Tensions Along the Border
The South Lebanon escalation reflects ongoing tensions along the Lebanon–Israel border, with increased use of drones and airstrikes.
Key developments include:
– Hezbollah’s claim of targeting Israeli forces with drones.
– Israeli confirmation of a drone incident without injuries.
– Lebanese Army reporting soldiers killed in an airstrike.
– A rising national casualty toll reported by Lebanon’s health authorities.
The situation remains fluid as diplomatic efforts continue to seek a broader ceasefire.
Conclusion:
The latest South Lebanon escalation underscores the fragility of the security situation along the border. With Hezbollah claiming drone strikes, the Israeli army confirming incidents, and Lebanese soldiers reported killed, tensions remain high amid ongoing military exchanges.
