Lebanon says death toll from Israeli attacks reaches 1,318
Lebanon’s Health Ministry says at least 1,318 people have been killed and 3,935 injured in the Israeli invasion and attacks on Lebanon since March 2.
‘Intense exchanges’ between Israeli forces, Hezbollah in southern Lebanon
All throughout the afternoon, we’ve heard repeated explosions. This is the southwestern front, which has been an area of focus for the Israeli military over the last 48 hours. We’ve seen a significant escalation in terms of military activity here.
An air strike killed two people on a motorcycle in one of the towns on the coastline, al-Mansouri. It’s not the first time this coastal highway has been targeted. Yesterday, another vehicle was hit very close by.
There is an ongoing fight between Hezbollah and Israeli forces in the town that is just above that coastal road in Biyyada.
Israeli troops have moved into an area just above Biyyada and they’re on the edge of that town. There have been intense exchanges of fire between Hezbollah and Israeli forces. Drones are being used as well as heavy artillery by both sides.
Widespread fear in Tyre that Israel will destroy homes, clear out area
Israel has been unable to take control of any main populated centres, but there are some 30 towns near the border which were heavily damaged in the 2024 war that don’t have a lot of people in them.
We just heard of a huge explosion in one town that is close to the border. It turns out that Israeli forces have begun their policy of detonating and destroying homes to clear out those areas.
This is something the Israeli military says it is going to continue, destroying all of these border towns and not allowing people to return.
This is a huge concern for people in Tyre and southern Lebanon as a whole. Around 60,000 people live in the city, and only a small percentage of them have remained. Now that they see this happening, they’re not sure whether they’re going to stay and wait it out or find somewhere else to go.
Extensive damage in northern Israel after Hezbollah attack
Israeli media is reporting extensive damage from Hezbollah shelling in Kiryat Shmona in northern Israel. The attack came after warning sirens were activated near the border with Lebanon.
Israeli media also reported one person was injured in Kiryat Shmona as a result of a rocket attack from Lebanon.
Israeli air raid kills four family members in southern Lebanon: Lebanese media
An Israeli air raid has destroyed a home in Houmine El Tahta in southern Lebanon, killing four family members, Lebanese National News Agency reports.
The victims include a husband, wife and their two daughters, according to the report.
It is the latest of several deadly attacks reported today in Lebanon, where Israel has invaded parts of the south.
