Two injured by Israeli shelling as troops advance in southern Lebanon
Summary
Israeli troops have advanced into southern Lebanon, leading to clashes with Lebanese soldiers and artillery shelling that injured two people. Despite a June agreement for Israel to withdraw from parts of southern Lebanon, Israeli forces continue to operate and attack in the area.Key Facts
- Two people were injured by Israeli artillery shelling in Chaqra, southern Lebanon, and taken to Tebnin hospital.
- Israeli forces advanced toward border towns Deir Mimas and Hadatha, clashing with the Lebanese army.
- The Lebanese army set up a temporary observation post near Deir Mimas in coordination with a US-backed military group.
- Israeli forces responded to the observation post with sound bombs and later withdrew.
- Israel continues to occupy parts of southern Lebanon despite a June agreement to gradually withdraw.
- Israeli shelling also hit al-Mansouri, Majdal Zoun, and the public hospital in Meiss el-Jabal.
- Since March 2, the war between Israel and Hezbollah has killed at least 4,386 people and wounded 12,407.
- Lebanon’s Health Ministry reports 8,953 killed and 30,643 injured from Israeli attacks since October 2023 related to the Gaza war.
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