Israeli airstrikes kill two, hit southern Lebanon towns in escalation beyond ceasefire lines
ALBAWABA- Israeli forces launched a wave of intense airstrikes across southern Lebanon on Thursday, killing at least two people and injuring others, in what observers say marks a significant escalation and violation of existing ceasefire understandings.
According to Lebanon's National News Agency and local outlet Lebanon 24, the strikes hit multiple locations, including Bnaafoul in the Sidon district, Houmine al-Tahta, and the surrounding areas southeast of Sidon.
At least six Israeli strikes lit up the skies overnight, targeting Hezbollah arms depots and key border crossings with Syria.
The bombardment extended across Jezzine, Marjeyoun, al-Bissariyeh, and Berghoz, including areas north of the Litani River, a red line in the ceasefire agreement established after the 2006 war.
Israeli Army Radio reported that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) initially called on the Lebanese Army to intervene before launching the strikes. When no response came, air raids commenced.
Low-flying Israeli warplanes and drones were spotted across several areas in southern Lebanon, amid rising fears of further escalation along the volatile Lebanon-Israel border.
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