Beirut:Israeli military forces have intensified their operations in southern Lebanon, conducting airstrikes, artillery shelling, and other military activities. The Lebanese official National News Agency (NNA) reported these incidents on Thursday, highlighting the escalation in the region.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, Israeli airstrikes targeted multiple towns, including Haddatha in the Bint Jbeil district and Al-Mansouri. Additionally, a significant explosion occurred in Zawtar al-Sharqiyah near the Litani River. In the town of Qantara, Israeli forces executed both an airstrike and an explosion.

Further incidents included airstrikes and explosions in Kfar Tebnit in the Nabatieh district and an explosion in Kounine, also in the Bint Jbeil district. Israeli drones were involved in dropping stun grenades near Kfar Shuba, while artillery shells targeted the outskirts of Rshaf. Machine-gun fire was reported in Srebbine near Nabatieh.

In Mayfadoun, three Israeli drones exploded in separate incidents, with two impacting home roofs and the third causing debris to fall into a garden. Israeli drone activity was also noted over other southern Lebanese regions, including low-altitude flights above Jdeidet Marjayoun's main square and silently over the coastal city of Tyre.

These attacks occur despite a US-sponsored 'Framework Agreement' between Beirut and Tel Aviv, intended to facilitate a gradual Israeli withdrawal from occupied Lebanese territories in exchange for the Lebanese army's deployment and the disarmament of armed groups.

The Lebanese Health Ministry reported that Israeli attacks since March 2 have resulted in 4,390 deaths and 12,429 injuries as of November 5. Israel maintains its occupation of southern Lebanese areas, including positions held for decades and those seized during the 2023-2024 conflict when Israeli ground forces advanced approximately 10 kilometers into Lebanese territory.