Southern Lebanon: Third Israeli strike within 24 hours
According to Lebanon's Health Ministry, the strike killed one civilian, who owned a motorcycle repair shop that caught fire following the explosion.
مراسل #الجديد: مسيّرة إسرائيلية استهدفت محلًا لتصليح الدراجات النارية في بلدة الطيبة جنوب لبنان pic.twitter.com/i4iF7WGpEU
— Al Jadeed News (@ALJADEEDNEWS) April 7, 2025
No official statements were issued by Israeli or Lebanese authorities regarding the incident. However, Israeli Army Radio, citing security sources, claimed the intended target was a Hezbollah operative.
Separately, an Israeli reconnaissance drone reportedly dropped sound bombs in the Church Hill area between Al-Taybeh and Rib Tletin.
مراسل #الجديد: محلقة إسرائيلية استهدفت تلة الكنيسة بين بلدتي الطيبة ورب ثلاثين بقنابل صوتية
— Al Jadeed News (@ALJADEEDNEWS) April 7, 2025
Israeli warplanes were also observed flying at low altitudes over the Bekaa Valley.
Yesterday, Israeli warplanes launched two waves of airstrikes on residential areas in southern Lebanon.
Despite the ceasefire agreement in place since November 27, Israel has continued airstrikes, particularly in southern and eastern Lebanon, reigniting the debate over Hezbollah's disarmament.
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