Friday, 17/07/2026   
   Beirut 16:10

Israeli Occupation Expands Attacks Across Southern Lebanon

Smoke rises after Israeli occupation forces carried out demolition operation in the southern Lebanese village of Zawtar (July 17, 2026).

Israeli occupation forces intensified attacks on southern Lebanon on Friday, with drone strikes targeting areas in Tyre and Nabatieh districts, amid demolition operations and continued Israeli aircraft reconnaissance activity over Bekaa.

An Israeli drone targeted a motorcycle on the Bayada–Naqoura road in Tyre, Al-Manar correspondent reported, without immediately providing further details on casualties.

The reporter also said Israeli forces carried out a demolition operation at dawn targeting the outskirts of Haddatha in the southern Lebanese district of Bint Jbeil.

Additional Israeli drone strike targeted Shoukin in the Nabatieh district, according to Al-Manar correspondent, who said that the raid hit a Mosque in the village.

He also reported a demolition operation in Zawtar, also in Nabatieh district.

Israeli demolition Zawtar
Israeli occupation forces carried out demolition operation in Zawtar in southern Lebanon (July 17, 2026).

Meanwhile, Al-Manar’s correspondents across Bekaa reported Israeli drones flying over the Baalbek area and Western Bekaa.

Source: Al-Manar English Website