This morning, Israeli forces advanced into the town of Halta in Hasbaya and arrested three local residents - Qassem Abdul Aal, Hatem Abdul Aal, and Ze'al Ghassan Abdul Aal - after surrounding several homes and preventing residents from leaving. Following the arrests, the forces withdrew back into Israeli territory.
Israeli forces also carried out intense explosions in the towns of Qantara, Hadata, Wadi Braachit, and Bani Hayyan. In the afternoon, a massive explosion occurred in the town of Kfar Tibnit, the largest of its kind there, creating a huge echo that resonated throughout the southern regions. The blast resulted in thick clouds of smoke visible from afar, causing panic and tension among residents.
Meanwhile, Israeli artillery targeted the town of Al-Mansouri, and an Israeli drone dropped two sound bombs on the Azziya-Mansouri road. Simultaneously, Israeli vehicles transported explosive barrels towards the town, and a "Merkava" tank along with a "D9" bulldozer infiltrated Al-Mansouri.
Additionally, Israeli "Merkava" tanks bombarded remaining homes on the western outskirts of Houla in Marjeyoun district, while the Israeli army executed a detonation inside Al-Mansouri, targeting Bani Hayyan with artillery shelling.
This afternoon, the Israeli army detonated several houses, installations, and infrastructure between the town of Al-Mansouri and Majdal Zoon, using barrels filled with highly effective materials, causing extensive damage and destruction.
In a related incident, the town of Houla in southern Lebanon witnessed an explosion, coinciding with low-flying warplanes over southern areas.
Similarly, a drone dropped explosive materials on Ali Al-Taher forest.
Moreover, Israeli artillery fired five shells at dawn towards the Al-Litani River-Khardali stream, targeting the area west of Deir Mimas and east of Shaqif Castle.
Additionally, Israeli drones were observed flying over the Tyre region at dawn.