Israeli soldiers reach Nabatieh, one of southern Lebanon's biggest cities
Al Jazeera reports the Israeli military has announced its forces reached Nabatieh, one of southern Lebanon's largest cities, marking the first crossing of the Litani River by ground forces since 2006. Lebanese sources reported civilian movements have halted and UNIFIL has initiated corridor negotiations.
Al Jazeera reports that the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced ground troops have reached Nabatieh, one of southern Lebanon's largest cities, marking the first IDF forces' crossing north of the Litani River since the 2006 Second Lebanon War. Lebanese Health Ministry sources reported civilians are being evacuated and that civilian infrastructure including hospitals and schools have been damaged.
An IDF spokesperson said the advance to Nabatieh is part of an operation 'targeting Hezbollah logistics infrastructure'; this framing is reported as Tel Aviv's stated position and independent verification remains difficult given limited field access. UNIFIL spokesperson Andrea Tenenti said the parties have begun discussions on withdrawal and arranging a humanitarian corridor. EU High Representative Kaja Kallas called for an extraordinary Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels on Sunday.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam called for a diplomatic resolution, while Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesperson Oncu Keceli called for review under international law. Implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701 is back on the agenda. This article is reporting that gives different parties equal weight and does not constitute legal, travel or political advice.
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