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Lebanon reports new Israeli airstrikes on several towns

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Lebanon reported new Israeli airstrikes on several towns in southern Lebanon on Wednesday.
  • The strikes targeted Nabatieh al-Fawqa, the outskirts of Kfar Tebnit, and the town of Ansariyeh.
  • These attacks occurred days after Iran and the US announced a deal to end the war in the Middle East, with Israel stating it reserves the right to defend itself against Hezbollah.

Lebanese state media reported on Wednesday that Israel conducted airstrikes across multiple locations in southern Lebanon. The attacks specifically hit Nabatieh al-Fawqa and the nearby town of Kfar Tebnit, as well as the town of Ansariyeh. According to reports, Nabatieh al-Fawqa and Kfar Tebnit were targeted by Israeli warplanes, while Ansariyeh was struck by drones.

These Israeli military actions come just days after Iran and the United States announced an agreement aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East. Following this announcement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted that Israel would maintain its right to defend itself against the Hezbollah militia, which is based in Lebanon.

The conflict between Hezbollah and Israel has intensified since the United States and Israel initiated military actions against Iran in late February. Hezbollah is an ally supported by Iran. The ongoing strikes underscore the volatile security situation in the region, despite broader diplomatic efforts.

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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.