Israeli strikes intensify in southern Lebanon, damaging farmland

Lebanese media reported that Israeli troops set fire to olive groves in the town of Yaron in the Bint Jbeil district, causing extensive damage to farmland and crops. The incident is part of an intensification of Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon.

The town of Hadatha and the surrounding area of Mansouri were also targeted by artillery and airstrikes, with images showing widespread destruction. Israeli warplanes also bombed the Ali al-Taher heights in the Nabatieh area.

No details on the extent of damage or possible casualties were immediately available, according to Mehr News Agency (MNA). The strikes come amid ongoing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, with cross-border exchanges having increased in recent weeks.

The Lebanese government has repeatedly called for international intervention to halt Israeli aggression, while Hezbollah has vowed to retaliate against any attacks on Lebanese soil. The situation remains volatile, with residents in affected areas facing significant losses to their livelihoods.

According to the report by Mehr News Agency, the latest strikes have exacerbated the already dire humanitarian situation in southern Lebanon, where many families depend on agriculture for survival. The international community has urged restraint, but no concrete steps have been taken to de-escalate the conflict.