The Israeli army reported significant casualties, with 10 soldiers killed and over 20 injured in a single day of clashes with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. This escalation follows a series of missile attacks from Lebanon, which resulted in civilian casualties in Israel, including two deaths in Majd al-Krum due to shrapnel from interceptor missiles.
Hezbollah claimed responsibility for targeting multiple Israeli Merkava tanks, leading to fatalities among their crews. The group stated that it successfully engaged Israeli forces with artillery and drone strikes, indicating a sustained military response to Israeli operations in Lebanon.
In retaliation, the Israeli military conducted airstrikes across southern Lebanon, resulting in civilian casualties and significant damage to infrastructure. The ongoing conflict has led to a humanitarian crisis, with thousands displaced and numerous casualties reported on both sides. The withdrawal of UNIFIL peacekeepers due to Israeli fire highlights the escalating tensions and risks to international observers in the region.
