Israel strikes south Lebanon again as families flee north
Israeli airstrikes hit the Nabatieh district of southern Lebanon just hours after the deadliest day of Israeli raids, as families in the region flee their homes and head north.
Israeli warplanes struck the Nabatieh district of southern Lebanon again, just hours after what had been the deadliest day of Israeli raids in the area in recent weeks. Local officials said the strikes damaged residential areas and infrastructure.
Residents in the region are fleeing their homes and heading north amid mounting security concerns. Aid organisations say the number of displaced families is rising rapidly, straining their capacity to provide shelter and basic necessities.
The Israeli military says the strikes target armed group infrastructure in the area, while Lebanese authorities point to civilian casualties. The continued strikes, despite a ceasefire agreement, are raising questions about the durability of the fragile stability in the region.
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