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Civilian Killed in Drone Strike as Israel Steps Up Air Raids on Southern Lebanon

Lebanon condemns the Kunin strike following Israel’s intensified operations against suspected Hezbollah tunnels south of the Litani River

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Smoke billows from the Nabatieh district, following Israeli strikes, as seen from Marjayoun, in southern Lebanon, June 27, 2025. REUTERS/Karamallah Daher
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Overview

  • The June 28 drone strike in Kunin killed one man, according to Lebanon’s health ministry.
  • On June 27, Israeli jets and drones unleashed over 20 strikes on hilltops and an apartment in Nabatieh, killing a woman and wounding dozens.
  • Israel says the raids destroyed tunnels and command posts used by Hezbollah’s fire and defense array south of the Litani River.
  • President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam lodged formal protests, accusing Israel of breaching the U.S.-brokered ceasefire and violating Lebanon’s sovereignty.
  • United Nations and local monitors report at least 179 Lebanese killed and more than 400 wounded by Israeli strikes since the truce took effect.