Israeli warplanes committed a series of bloody massacres in various areas of southern Lebanon, resulting in a large number of martyrs and wounded, and widespread destruction of property. Local sources reported the martyrdom of eight Syrian nationals due to a raid targeting the Al-Hartiya area on the outskirts of Adloun town, while rescue teams continue search operations under the rubble.
Also in Adloun town, civil defense teams managed to retrieve the bodies of four martyrs, including children, from under the rubble of a house targeted by direct aerial bombardment. These attacks coincide with ongoing intense raids that targeted the towns of Burj Al-Shamali, Al-Baysariyeh, Al-Zarariyeh, and Arid Debbin, in addition to the vicinity of Al-Sreireh and Zifta towns in an unprecedented escalation.
Regarding field operations, Hezbollah announced the execution of eight qualitative military operations against gatherings and vehicles of the occupation army in the border areas. In its statements, the party confirmed targeting six Merkava tanks, achieving direct hits that led to some of them catching fire and being completely or partially destroyed.
Hezbollah clarified that its fighters detonated an explosive device on an Israeli military vehicle in the town of Yahmar Al-Shaqif, where flames were seen erupting from the vehicle after the explosion. The party also used 'Ababil' kamikaze drones to strike three Merkava tanks in the same town, reflecting a development in the offensive tactics used against the invading forces.
For his part, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that his forces had achieved strategic progress by reaching positions north of the Litani River deep in southern Lebanon. Netanyahu claimed during an inspection visit to the northern border that the army had already 'crossed the river' and now controls advanced points that were considered red lines in previous confrontations.
Netanyahu indicated in a video clip published by his office that the current military operations are not limited to the border edge but extend to include strikes in Beirut, the Beqaa, and all Lebanese fronts. He considered that these moves aim to deliver direct and painful blows to Hezbollah's military infrastructure to force it to retreat.
Military reports indicate that the occupation army has expanded the scope of its ground operations outside the security zone it tried to establish since last April. This expansion comes amid intensified artillery and aerial bombardment that paves the way for ground forces, amidst fierce resistance from fighters in border villages and towns.
In a related context, the occupation authorities imposed forced evacuation orders on thousands of residents in southern Lebanese villages, leading to new waves of displacement towards northern areas. Israel is using a scorched-earth policy by completely destroying residential blocks in areas it attempts to advance into, exacerbating the suffering of civilians.
On the political track, the US Department of Defense (Pentagon) hosted a meeting including officials from the Lebanese Ministry of Defense and the Israeli Ministry of Security to discuss proposals for de-escalation. This American mediation aims to try to defuse a full-scale explosion and reach a security formula that ensures border stability and the disarmament of disputed areas.
A US official stated that the ongoing talks in Washington are proceeding according to their scheduled timeline, considering direct negotiation as the only way to achieve lasting peace. Both parties agreed to divide the discussions into two separate tracks, one technical security and the other diplomatic political, which will begin next week.
New rounds of diplomatic meetings are expected at the US State Department to discuss the details of the proposed agreement, at a time when observers believe the gap remains wide. Israel insists on strict security conditions, while Lebanon adheres to its full sovereignty and an end to continuous aggressions against its territories and people.
The Israeli army crossed the Litani River and controlled advanced positions, and operations extend to Beirut, the Beqaa, and the entire Lebanese front.
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Netanyahu claims crossing the Litani, Israeli massacres leave martyrs in southern Lebanon