Southern Lebanon witnessed one of its heaviest waves of bombardment in recent days, with Israeli warplanes carrying out coordinated airstrikes on several locations in Nabatieh Governorate, alongside artillery shelling, reported phosphorus munitions, and drone activity. At the same time, the Israeli military announced that it had detected what it described as an aerial target originating from Lebanese territory.
According to Profile News’ correspondent in southern Lebanon, the strikes since midnight focused on the outskirts of Ali al-Taher, the Al-Ruwais neighborhood in Nabatieh al-Fawqa, and the outskirts of Arabsalim. One strike reportedly hit a room near the town’s main cemetery, with no confirmed casualties reported at the time of publication.
The latest developments come as southern Lebanon continues to experience sustained military activity along both sides of the border, amid growing concerns that regional tensions could expand further across the Middle East.
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Airstrikes, Artillery Fire, and Reported Phosphorus Shelling
According to Profile News’ correspondent, Israeli airstrikes targeted the areas surrounding Ali al-Taher and Nabatieh al-Fawqa, while Wadi al-Hujeir, Douha Kfar Remman, Ali al-Taher, Nabatieh al-Fawqa, and Deir Seryan came under artillery fire that reportedly included phosphorus munitions, based on field information gathered from the area.
Profile News’ correspondent also reported that a drone strike targeted an apartment in the Al-Maslakh neighborhood without causing injuries. A separate explosion was reported in the Mansouri area during the morning hours.
The Israeli military has not issued detailed comments regarding all of the reported strike locations, while Lebanese authorities had not released a final assessment of casualties or damage at the time this report was published.
Drone Alert Triggers Sirens in Northern Israel
As the strikes continued, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that they had detected what they suspected was a drone crossing from Lebanon, prompting air raid sirens across several communities in the Upper Galilee.
According to an IDF statement, interceptor missiles were launched toward what it described as a suspicious aerial target believed to have crossed from Lebanon. Israel’s Home Front Command later announced that the incident had ended without providing additional details about the object’s identity or the outcome of the interception.
No immediate response was issued by Lebanese authorities regarding the Israeli announcement.
Nabatieh and Ali al-Taher at the Center of the Escalation
Field information collected by Profile News’ correspondent indicates that Nabatieh al-Fawqa and Ali al-Taher experienced the heaviest bombardment during the overnight hours, while Israeli fighter jets and reconnaissance aircraft continued operating over southern Lebanon.
Explosions were heard across wide areas of Nabatieh Governorate, and plumes of smoke were seen rising from multiple strike locations, according to field observations.
Political Efforts Continue Alongside Military Escalation
On the diplomatic front, the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy said that more than ten EU member states were prepared to contribute to a potential European mission in Lebanon, stressing that such a mission would not replace the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).
The EU official did not provide further details regarding the mission’s timeline or mandate but emphasized the importance of preserving regional stability and preventing further escalation.
What We Know So Far
- According to Profile News’ correspondent, Israeli airstrikes targeted the areas around Ali al-Taher, Nabatieh al-Fawqa, and the outskirts of Arabsalim.
- Wadi al-Hujeir, Douha Kfar Remman, and Deir Seryan came under artillery fire that reportedly included phosphorus munitions.
- A drone strike targeted an apartment in the Al-Maslakh neighborhood without causing injuries.
- An explosion was reported in the Mansouri area during the morning, according to field information.
- The Israeli military reported detecting a drone from Lebanon and launching interceptors over the Upper Galilee.
- The European Union said that more than ten member states are prepared to participate in a European mission to Lebanon that would not replace UNIFIL.
What’s Next?
Regional and international officials are closely watching whether the latest strikes will remain part of the recurring cross-border hostilities or mark the beginning of a broader escalation extending deeper into Lebanon, particularly as tensions continue to rise across multiple fronts in the Middle East.
Conclusion
The latest developments underscore that southern Lebanon remains one of the region’s most volatile flashpoints, with continued airstrikes, artillery fire, and military activity along the border. At this stage, much of the operational picture is based on official statements and field information collected by Profile News’ correspondent in southern Lebanon, while the situation continues to evolve.
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Sources
- Reuters – Middle East
- United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)
- Field reporting: Profile News correspondent in southern Lebanon.
- Statements issued by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israel’s Home Front Command.
