Israeli army shells southern Lebanon, sets homes ablaze
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The Israeli army shelled several villages in southern Lebanon's Nabatieh and Marjayoun districts overnight, setting homes on fire in Hiyam, the National News Agency reported. A large explosion was detonated between Kafr Tebnit and Arnoun. The attacks come despite a ceasefire in place since April 17.
The Shelling
Israeli artillery targeted Ali Tahir Hill, Debşe Hill, and the area around Kaferrouman in Nabatieh province, and Bani Hayyan in Marjayoun district, according to NNA. Soldiers set fire to several homes in the occupied town of Hiyam. A house in the Huşeyn area west of Mays al-Jabal was struck by tank fire, and machine-gun fire ignited another blaze. The army also carried out a large explosion between Kafr Tebnit and Arnoun in Nabatieh.
Conflict Toll
Israel began heavy air strikes on March 2, occupying several towns in southern Lebanon. The Lebanese Health Ministry reports 4,335 people have been killed and over 1 million displaced since then. A ceasefire took effect on April 17 and has been extended several times. Direct negotiations in Washington produced a framework agreement signed on June 26, but shelling has persisted.
What's Next
The U.S.-brokered framework agreement has yet to quell the violence. It remains unclear whether the ceasefire will hold as exchanges of fire continue.
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Israeli army shells southern Lebanon, sets homes ablaze
