Hezbollah claims 13 attacks on Israeli troops, tanks in southern Lebanon

Hezbollah said Thursday that it launched 13 attacks on Israeli troops, vehicles, and military positions in southern Lebanon, adding that the operations came in response to continued Israeli ceasefire violations and attacks on Lebanese villages. The group said the attacks included strikes on three Israeli Merkava tanks in Kfarkela, Al-Bayyada, and Taybeh using missiles and suicide drones, claiming direct hits.

Vehicle and troop targets

Hezbollah also said it targeted an Israeli Hummer vehicle in Tayr Harfa and struck Israeli troop movements and positions in several areas, including Al-Bayyada, Deir Seryan, and Naqoura. The attacks also targeted gatherings of Israeli troops and vehicles in Al-Bayyada, Rashaf, Deir Seryan, and Ras Naqoura using missiles, drones, and artillery shelling.

Military site strikes

Hezbollah further said it shelled the Blat military site, targeting technical equipment there with a suicide drone and striking an Israeli artillery position in Adaisseh. Earlier Thursday, the Israeli army issued evacuation warnings for eight towns in eastern and southern Lebanon before announcing strikes on what it claimed were Hezbollah infrastructure sites.

Ceasefire context

Since March 2, Israeli attacks in Lebanon have killed more than 2,896 people, injured over 8,824, and displaced more than 1.6 million, about one-fifth of the country's population. The Israeli army continues daily strikes and exchanges of fire with Hezbollah despite a ceasefire announced on April 17 and extended until May 17.