The Israeli army targeted civilian infrastructure and structures with air strikes in southern Lebanon
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- The Israeli army carried out air strikes in the towns of Mansouri, Meyfidun and Al-Kefur in southern Lebanon and destroyed civilian houses with explosive barrels, killing 1 woman and wounding 5 people.
- The attacks continued despite the ceasefire, and the house of former Lebanese MP Habib Sadik was completely destroyed.
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Why It Matters
The Israeli army launched intense air strikes on Lebanon on March 2 and occupied many towns in the south. The Lebanese government announced that the number of displaced people exceeded 1 million. The ceasefire, which came into force on April 17, was later extended several times.
According to the news of Lebanon's official agency NNA, Israeli army warplanes carried out attacks on the town of Mansouri in the city of Sur in the south of the country.
During the attacks, various houses in the town were targeted from the air, and some houses were destroyed with explosives.
While the Israeli army was using barrels containing various explosive materials, loud explosions were heard in the area.
Artillery attacks were also carried out in the Cebel Amil, Vadi es-Saluki and Hujayr regions in Nabatiye.
On the other hand, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) belonging to the Israeli army flew at low altitude over the Dahiye region of the capital Beirut.
Israel carried out 14 attacks with explosive barrels to destroy houses in southern Lebanon
According to the Lebanese news agency NNA, the Israeli army carried out 14 systematic attacks on the outskirts of Mansouri town with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Barrels loaded with powerful explosives dropped from UAVs were used to destroy houses and infrastructure.
1 woman died in attacks carried out by the Israeli army in southern Lebanon
One woman died and 5 people were injured in the attacks carried out by the Israeli army in southern Lebanon despite the ceasefire.
According to the news of Lebanon's official agency NNA, Israeli army warplanes carried out an air attack on a civilian settlement in the town of Meyfidun in the Nabatiye region in the south of the country.
An 18-year-old woman whose house was bombed in the attack lost her life and 5 people were injured.
Former MP's house was completely demolished
On the other hand, the house of former Lebanese MP Habib Sadik, who passed away in the town of El-Kefur, was completely destroyed in the air attack.
It was reported that the house was used as a culture and arts center, housed a private library belonging to the MP, and was a meeting place for art lovers.
It was also stated that an air attack was carried out on a recreation area in Nabatiye, and the area containing seating areas, sports areas, parks and fields was severely damaged.
Israeli attacks in Lebanon
The Israeli army launched intense air strikes on Lebanon on March 2 and occupied many towns in the south of the country.
The Lebanese government announced that the number of people displaced in the country during this period exceeded 1 million.
The ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, which came into force on April 17, was later extended several times. However, despite the ceasefire, the Israeli army continues its attacks against the country for various reasons.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Lebanese government will apply to the International Courts for Israel's attacks.
Likely · Within weeks
The International Community may propose new pains for Israel's violation of the ceasefire.
Possible · Within months
Open Questions
- What are the official justifications given by Israel for these attacks?
- How will the Lebanese government respond diplomatically to these attacks?
- What is the source and type of explosive barrels used in the attacks?
- Will international mechanisms for civil damage compensation come into play?
