Overview
- The first strikes hit Mahrouna and Jbaa following an advance notice from the Israeli military.
- Less than an hour later, additional strikes targeted Majadel and Baraachit, according to eyewitnesses.
- Witnesses reported a large plume of smoke over Mahrouna and damage to residential buildings in Majadel and Baraachit.
- The Israeli military says the attacks aim to neutralize Hezbollah’s military infrastructure and leadership and that operations will continue.
- Lebanese officials condemned ongoing breaches of sovereignty, citing Israeli positions in five southern locations including northern Ghajar and Interior Ministry figures of over 4,500 attacks in 2025 with more than 320 killed and 680 wounded.