Israeli forces have conducted airstrikes on Khiam, Zawtar al-Sharqiyah, Mayfadoun, Barashit, Majdal Zoun, and Qantara, as well as the outskirts of Beit Yahoun, in southern Lebanon. This follows a pattern of escalating Israeli military activity in the region and is seen as a violation of international law and the ceasefire agreement. The United Nations has called for an end to the Israeli military's activities.
Key points
Israeli forces have escalated their military activity in southern Lebanon.: Israeli forces have escalated their military activity in southern Lebanon.
This is a violation of international law and the ceasefire agreement.: This is a violation of international law and the ceasefire agreement.
The United Nations has called for an end to the Israeli military's activities.: The United Nations has called for an end to the Israeli military's activities.
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Israeli military shells southern Lebanon towns and villages
24 October 2026 00:19 BST
Israeli military has shelled the southern Lebanese municipality of Khiam, towns of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah and Mayfadoun, as well as the villages of Barashit, Majdal Zoun and Qantara, the official National News Agency (NNA) reported.
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