In a marked escalation, Israeli forces infiltrated the southern Lebanese town of Halta, Hasbaya, arresting three residents: Qasem Abdul Aal, Hatem Abdul Aal, and Zael Ghasan Abdul Aal. The forces surrounded homes, restricting residents from leaving, before retreating back across the border.
Israeli military activities intensified with heavy explosions reported in Qantara, Haddatha, Wadi Barashit, and Bani Hayyan from early morning. Notably, a massive explosion occurred in Kfar Tibnit—the largest of its kind in the town—sending thick smoke visible from afar and causing widespread panic among locals.
Amid these tensions, Israeli artillery targeted Mansouri village while a drone dropped two sound bombs on the Azyieh-Mansouri road. Concurrently, Israeli machinery transported explosive barrels into the area, accompanied by a 'Merkava' tank and a 'D9' bulldozer incursion in Mansouri.
'Merkava' tanks also shelled remaining homes on Holah's western outskirts in the Marjayoun district, as Israeli forces conducted further demolitions within Mansouri and artillery assaults on Bani Hayyan.
The Israeli army also demolished several homes and infrastructure between Mansouri and Majdel Zoun using barrels containing highly destructive materials, inflicting extensive damage.
Simultaneously, Holah in Southern Lebanon witnessed explosions alongside low-flying military aircraft overhead.
Furthermore, an Israeli drone dropped explosives on the Ali Taher forest.
Early this morning, Israeli artillery fired five shells targeting the Litani-Khardali River path, specifically the area west of Deir Mimmas and east of Shaqif Castle.
Additionally, Israeli surveillance drones were reported flying over the Tyre area at dawn.