Israeli troops attacked 14 settlements in southern Lebanon in 24 hours
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Over the past 24 hours, the Israeli army has attacked 14 settlements in southern Lebanon, using heavy artillery, aircraft and blowing up houses in some of them, according to a statement from a Lebanese military source, RIA Novosti.
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Why It Matters
Israel continues military operations in southern Lebanon as part of the conflict with Hezbollah, which escalated after the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.
Israeli troops have attacked 14 towns in southern Lebanon over the past 24 hours.
The Israeli army fired heavy artillery and carried out airstrikes on these populated areas, and also blew up houses in some of them.
BEIRUT, Oct 4 - RIA Novosti. Over the past 24 hours, Israeli troops have attacked 14 settlements in southern Lebanon, a Lebanese military source told RIA Novosti.
“The Israeli army fired heavy artillery at Nabatiyeh el-Fawqa, the area of the El-Khiyam plain, the settlements of Al-Mansouri, Majdal-Selem, Zoutara al-Sharqa, Meifdoun, as well as on the outskirts of Barashit, Beit Yahun, Hodeitah, Harissa and in the valleys of es-Sluqi, Zibqin and Hujairah,” - said the agency's interlocutor.
According to the source, Israeli military aircraft also carried out strikes on Nabatiyeh al-Fawqa, and in the Sluki valley - El Qantara, as well as the settlements of Kfar Tibnit and El Mansouri.
The source added that the Israeli military also blew up houses in the settlements of Tallus, Aytarun, Hula and Al-Mansouri.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Israel will continue artillery and air strikes on southern Lebanon in the coming days
Likely · Within days
International pressure on Israel for a ceasefire will increase
Possible · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What are the civilian casualties resulting from these strikes?
- Is Israel planning a ground invasion of Lebanon?
- How will the international community react to the escalation of the conflict?
- Are there any signs of readiness for a truce on the part of either side?
