Overview
- The Israel Defense Forces said it hit several weapons storage facilities tied to Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
- The military said the depots were inside civilian areas, accused Hezbollah of using human shields, and cited evacuation warnings, precision munitions, and aerial surveillance to limit harm.
- Pre-strike alerts were issued for buildings in Mahrouna and Jbaa, with additional warnings for Majadal and Baraasheet where the army said Hezbollah infrastructure sits within populated zones.
- Local officials and residents reported heavy damage and shattered windows across affected towns, with smoke visible after the raids.
- The airstrikes followed the first direct talks in decades between Lebanese and Israeli civilian representatives under a UN ceasefire mechanism, as Israel presses for Hezbollah’s disarmament and Western governments encourage de-escalation.