Al-Manar dismissed on Thursday reports alleging an Israeli landing operation in the southern Lebanese town of Dibbine, stressing that all field evidence contradicts the circulating claims.
Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon said the rumors were part of misleading narratives promoted by the enemy, which falsely suggested its forces had reached the town. He affirmed that on-the-ground facts categorically refute these allegations.
While earlier reports spoke of a supposed landing in Dibbine, our correspondent firmly denied any such development, noting instead that the area was subjected to an Israeli airstrike before dawn on Thursday.
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The town of Dibbine is located in the Marjeyoun District in southern Lebanon, close to the border with occupied Palestine. It lies southeast of the district center, the town of Marjeyoun, and near the town of Khiam. It also lies within a strategic hilly area overlooking parts of the border region.
The denial comes amid a sharp escalation in Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon and the intensification of psychological and media warfare accompanying military operations. Throughout past confrontations, Israeli occupation narratives have frequently included claims of ground incursions or tactical advances that were later proven inaccurate by field reporting.
Al-Manar often rely on on-the-ground sources to verify such claims, particularly in sensitive frontline areas where access is limited and information warfare is prevalent.