Israel carries out massive overnight blasts in southern Lebanon
A series of massive midnight explosions rang out across the southern regions of Yohmor al-Chqif, Arnoun, and Kfar Tebnit after Israeli attacks, Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) reports.
The blasts resonated throughout the south, with shockwaves felt as far as el-Kharroub and Khalde.
In the Marjayoun district, violent explosions near Beaufort Castle shattered windows and damaged homes in the nearby town of Qlayaa.
Residents described intense shockwaves that shook the area, accompanied by a heavy smell of gunpowder, according to the NNA.
It added that Israeli forces combed the outskirts of al-Mansouri and Biyout al-Sayyad in the Tyre District using heavy machinegun fire, while launching artillery shells at al-Mansouri.
Tank movements were also reported on the Baraachit hill towards Aainata in the Bint Jbeil District, alongside heavy explosions and vibrations across both the Eastern and Western sectors, NNA reported.
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Israeli forces carry out large detonation in Kfar Tebnit in southern Lebanon
Israel has carried out a large explosion in the town of Kfar Tebnit in southern Lebanon, according to a report by the country’s National News Agency.
Earlier, Israeli forces carried out a series of powerful detonations near Lebanon’s UNESCO-listed Beaufort Castle.
Israel has continued to occupy southern Lebanon despite a United States-brokered “ceasefire” agreement.
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Lebanon’s Aoun calls Israeli attacks a ‘direct threat’ to agreement
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has condemned the Israeli attack on southern Lebanon, saying explosions at Beaufort Castle – which is on the UNESCO list of world heritage sites – constituted a “highly dangerous escalation and a blatant violation of existing commitments”.
“The President of the Republic pointed out that the timing of these aggressions, on the eve of the scheduled session in Rome to complete discussions on the implementation of the Tripartite Framework of Operations, sends negative messages and undermines international efforts aimed at consolidating stability,” says a Lebanese presidency statement on X.
Aoun called on the international community and sponsoring parties to “assume their responsibilities and put an end to these violations that threaten opportunities for progress in the diplomatic path and undermine security and stability in southern Lebanon”.
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