Israeli Warplanes Bomb Towns in Southern Lebanon

Israeli warplanes targeted several towns in southern Lebanon overnight, according to Lebanon's official NNA news agency. The strikes hit Kefr Dunin, a town near the southern city of Nabatieh, and Benaful, near the coastal city of Sidon, south of the capital Beirut. The Israeli army also reportedly shelled towns in the Western Bekaa region with howitzers during the night.

The Israeli military stated in a written announcement that it was continuing its attacks on Hezbollah infrastructure in various parts of southern Lebanon. This action comes amid ongoing tensions and cross-border exchanges.

Lebanon's government has reported that over one million people have been displaced within the country since the conflict escalated on March 2. Previous reports indicated that a 10-day temporary ceasefire, which began on April 17, was extended by three weeks. Further negotiations led to a decision to extend the ceasefire by 45 days starting May 17.

However, the situation remains volatile. The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported that 3,666 people have died in Israeli attacks since March 2. Despite announcements of broad ceasefire agreements, including one on June 3 that stipulated Hezbollah must cease attacks and withdraw its forces south of the Litani River, Hezbollah rejected the conditional truce. The Israeli army appears to be expanding the scope of its attacks in southern Lebanon despite these agreements.

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We are continuing our attacks on Hezbollah infrastructure in various regions of southern Lebanon.