Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon on Friday resulted in two injuries from artillery strikes in the Bint Jbeil district, with the wounded transported to Tebnin hospital. Additional shelling occurred in other areas including Wadi Nahla and the outskirts of Shuqra. The incidents took place as Israeli forces conducted movements toward border towns in the region.
A significant confrontation unfolded near Deir Mimas, where two Israeli tanks advanced along a road and stopped before a dirt barricade manned by Lebanese army vehicles. The Lebanese military stated it had established a temporary observation post at the location on September 10 in coordination with a military coordination group for Lebanon, a US-backed trilateral body responsible for managing deconfliction between the two countries. According to Lebanese army statements, Israeli forces deployed sound bombs in the vicinity of the post, prompting the Lebanese army to reinforce its position. After the escalation, Israeli forces withdrew to their position in the neighboring Tell en-Nhas.
Israeli forces separately advanced from al-Tiri toward the outskirts of Hadatha in the Bint Jbeil district. Artillery strikes also targeted the municipalities of al-Mansouri and Majdal Zoun. Additionally, Israeli forces set fire to the public hospital in Meiss el-Jabal, though the extent of damage or casualties remained unclear.
Israel has maintained a military presence across southern Lebanon since March when conflict with Hezbollah escalated. A US-brokered framework agreement reached in June calls for Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory and Lebanese army deployment in vacated areas. Despite the agreement, Israeli military operations have continued in the region.
Since the outbreak of the Hezbollah-Israel conflict in March, Israeli operations have resulted in at least 4,386 deaths and 12,407 injuries. Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported broader casualty figures from Israeli military action extending to earlier operations, tallying 8,953 killed and 30,643 injured since October 2023.
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