[80831] Extensive wave of IDF strikes in southern Lebanon in the shadow of diplomatic efforts in Washington

[80831] Extensive wave of IDF strikes in southern Lebanon in the shadow of diplomatic efforts in Washington

Escalation in southern Lebanon alongside talks in Washington

Over the past 24 hours, the Abu Ali Express channel reports on an extensive wave of IDF airstrikes across southern Lebanon. According to the reports, the Air Force struck a wide variety of targets, including a vehicle in the village of Toul, and buildings in the villages of Srifa, Yater, Haddatha, Tibnin, Hania, Qlileh, Burj ash-Shamali, Harouf, ash-Sharqiya, Khirbet Selm, Zaoutar, as-Sultaniyah, Bisariyeh, and al-Hush. The Hadashot 360 channel adds that at least nine airstrikes were identified in the Qlileh area alone, with Lebanese sources even publishing documentation of damage in Burj ash-Shamali and Zaoutar.

Despite reports of a ceasefire announced last night, the IDF continued to instruct the residents of the city of Nabatieh to evacuate their homes. Abu Ali Express notes that the IDF Arabic-language spokesperson reiterated calls for residents to evacuate, while simultaneously there were reports of targeted strikes in the city itself and on the Ali al-Taher ridge overlooking it.

On the diplomatic front, Abu Ali Express reports that alongside the military escalation, Israeli and Lebanese delegations are convening in Washington for another round of talks, under the auspices of the U.S. State Department. The strikes in southern Lebanon continue as diplomatic efforts attempt to reach an agreed-upon solution at high levels.

It should be noted that Abu Ali Express adopts a consistent line of criticism toward Iran, Hamas, and Hezbollah, while emphasizing Israeli activity. All reports are based on Lebanese sources on the ground and official IDF reports, and as of the time of publication of this report, no detailed official response from the IDF regarding the specific targets of the current wave of strikes has been received.