War

An Israeli airstrike targeted the outskirts of the southern Lebanese town of Al-Qantara early Monday, while Israeli artillery fire struck the town of Al-Mansouri, according to local media reports, as attacks continued across southern Lebanon despite an ongoing ceasefire.
In Kafra, in the Bint Jbeil district, an explosive-laden drone reportedly struck a house, damaging part of the building and injuring two civilians. The town was also reportedly targeted earlier by a quadcopter, Anadolu Agency reported.
Additional Israeli military activity was reported around the Ali al-Taher ridge, near Dawhat Kfar Rumman, in Deir Siryan and around Al-Qantara along Wadi al-Hujair. An Israeli tank was also reportedly seen entering the area.
The latest attacks have fueled concerns among residents who believe repeated Israeli strikes are intended to pressure people into abandoning their communities and punish areas perceived to support the resistance.
Those concerns intensified after a strike in Ansar on Saturday reportedly killed seven members of the same family and injured three others.
Residents have also expressed growing skepticism about claims that direct negotiations with Israel could bring lasting peace, citing the continued attacks despite the ceasefire.
Israeli military activity continued throughout southern Lebanon on Sunday, with local reports describing explosions, demolitions and artillery fire occurring every one to two hours.
The Israeli army also attacked the town of Hadatha in the Bint Jbeil district on Sunday despite the ceasefire.
According to Lebanon’s official National News Agency, Israeli soldiers opened fire with automatic weapons in a western neighborhood of the town. Israeli military vehicles were reportedly moving inside Hadatha at the same time.
The latest incidents come as tensions remain high along the Lebanon-Israel border following months of fighting.
Israel launched an intensive military campaign across Lebanon on March 2 and occupied several towns in the country’s south. The Lebanese government said more than 1 million people were displaced during the escalation.
A ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel took effect on April 17 and was subsequently extended several times. Despite the truce, Israeli forces have continued carrying out attacks, including airstrikes reported in the early hours of August 15.
Lebanon’s Health Ministry says 4,346 people have been killed in Israeli attacks on the country since March 2.
The continued strikes have raised fresh questions over the durability of the ceasefire and whether renewed diplomatic efforts can prevent further escalation in southern Lebanon.
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