Israeli bombardment kills defenders in Bint Jbeil
Israeli forces bombarded the southern Lebanese town of Bint Jbeil, killing numerous besieged defenders and prompting the deployment of several divisions, including elite Maglan and Egoz units.
Airstrike hits Ruman village in Southern Lebanon
An airstrike struck the village of Ruman in Southern Lebanon, causing damage and casualties. The incident was documented in video footage shared on social media.
Lebanese civilian deaths near 10,000 as war continues
The conflict in Lebanon has resulted in almost 10,000 Lebanese casualties, prompting widespread anger and condemnation, including accusations that Israel admitted to an attack based on faulty intelligence. Critics warn that maintaining the current political system after the war would be unacceptable.
Netanyahu calls for deeper Israeli security zone in Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel seeks to establish a deeper security zone inside Lebanon to enhance border security.
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem delivers speech
Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem delivered a speech at 8:30 PM, outlining the group's position on the conflict with Israel and urging continued resistance.
Lebanese president meets families of Ain Saadeh strike victims
President Joseph Aoun and the First Lady received families of the martyrs killed in the Ain Saadeh strike, pledging continued investigations by security and judicial authorities and emphasizing the state's effort to end the war and bloodshed.
UK PM urges Lebanon's inclusion in ceasefire
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for Lebanon to be urgently included in any ceasefire, demanded Hezbollah's disarmament, and condemned Israel's ongoing strikes as wrong, urging an immediate halt to the bombing.
Two Israeli soldiers wounded by rocket in southern Lebanon
Two Israeli soldiers from the 890th Paratroopers Battalion were moderately wounded when a rocket exploded near them in southern Lebanon. The forces were transferred to a hospital for medical treatment and their families have been informed.
Battle of Bint Jbeil: Israeli Siege from Four Axes
Israeli forces have imposed a siege on Bint Jbeil from four directions (Dibel-Ain Ebel-Rmeish, Saf al-Hawa, Yaroun, and Maroun al-Ras) but have failed to reach the city center, isolate resistance fighters, or control key landmarks including the market and stadium. Since Wednesday, intensified preparatory shelling using warplanes, artillery, phosphorus, and drones has been conducted to facilitate infantry advancement. Engineering and booby-trapping units have been deployed to buildings on the outskirts near the market.
Israeli airstrikes, drone raids, artillery shell southern Lebanon
In the past hours, multiple areas across southern Lebanon and the Bekaa region were subjected to Israeli airstrikes, drone raids, and artillery shelling targeting numerous towns and locations. Airstrikes by warplanes targeted areas including Khiam, Bafliyeh, Halta, Srifa, Debbine, Nabatieh, Qana, and many others in southern Lebanon and Bekaa regions (Sahmar, Mashghara). Drone strikes hit Al-Bazouriya, Qana, Tyre, Barish, Chakra, Habbouch, and Beit Yahoun. Artillery shelling was reported in over 20 locations across southern Lebanon.
Hezbollah publishes 60 statements on Israel ops
On April 12, Hezbollah published 60 statements regarding operations targeting Israel and the IDF in Israel and southern Lebanon, up from 46 on April 11. This brings their total stated operations since the war began to 1,711, with an average of 40.74 per day since March 2. Hezbollah only announces a small fraction of total operations and often combines multiple attacks into one statement.