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Israeli army blows up more houses in southern Lebanon, reports say

From Der Standard · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Israeli army reportedly blew up several houses in southern Lebanon overnight near the town of Khiam.
  • Israeli forces also bombed several areas and destroyed roads in the south with bulldozers.
  • Israeli drones were sighted over the capital Beirut, while talks between Israel and Lebanon continue in Rome.

The Israeli army has reportedly destroyed several houses in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanese authorities.

Overnight, Israeli soldiers allegedly caused a "huge explosion" near the town of Khiam. The state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported that Israel also bombed several locations in the south and used bulldozers to destroy roads. These actions follow previous reports of Israeli military activity in the region.

Israeli drones were observed flying over the capital, Beirut, on Wednesday. The Israeli military has not yet issued any official statement regarding these reported incidents.

Meanwhile, discussions between Israel and Lebanon are ongoing in Rome. The nature and progress of these talks remain unclear, but they are continuing amidst the reported military actions in southern Lebanon.

This escalation of activity comes as tensions persist in the region, with both sides engaged in ongoing conflict and diplomatic efforts.

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Originally published by Der Standard in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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