Israel Launches Multiple Airstrikes on Southern Lebanon, Targeting Hezbollah Infrastructure

This article was originally published by Patrick Lewis at Natural News. 

• • Israel carried out multiple airstrikes across southern Lebanon, including Kfar Dounin in Bint Jbeil, targeting locations linked to Hezbollah’s military infrastructure and efforts to rebuild its capabilities.

• • Residents near the targeted sites, including a residential building close to a Lebanese army site, were instructed to evacuate at least 500 meters away for safety. This marked the fourth evacuation order within two hours.

• • Hezbollah reaffirmed its commitment to remain on Lebanese territory, asserting its “legitimate right to resist occupation,” and rejected US calls for direct negotiations with Israel, calling them “negotiation traps.”

• • Israel claims Hezbollah is reconstructing weapons facilities and smuggling arms from Syria, despite efforts by Damascus to intercept shipments. Israeli strikes have also targeted reconstruction equipment allegedly used by Hezbollah.

Since the ceasefire of Nov. 27, 2024, over 300 people have reportedly been killed by Israeli operations in Lebanon. The conflict has intensified recently, with at least 37 Lebanese killed since early October 2025, reflecting a sharp escalation and increased risk to civilians.

The Israeli military carried out a series of airstrikes across southern Lebanon on Thursday, targeting locations linked to Hezbollah, according to the Israeli army’s Arabic spokesperson, Avichay Adraee. The strikes included an operation in Kfar Dounin, Bint Jbeil, described by Adraee as targeting “military infrastructure belonging to the terrorist organization Hezbollah” in response to what Israel calls the group’s “prohibited attempts to rebuild its activities” in the area.

Residents in the immediate vicinity of the strike were warned to evacuate. Adraee addressed those living in the building marked in red on Israeli maps, as well as neighboring structures, urging them to move at least 500 meters away to avoid danger. “Remaining in the area of the marked building puts you at risk,” he said. The building targeted in Kfar Dounin is residential and lies close to a Lebanese army site, raising concerns over civilian safety. This evacuation marked the fourth issued within a span of two hours, coming after airstrikes on the towns of Zawtar al-Sharqiya, Aita al-Jabal, Tayr Dibba and Taybeh.

Earlier on Thursday, Israeli aircraft also struck between the towns of Toura and Abbasiya in southern Lebanon. Local reports indicate that a sawmill and an iron factory were hit. The Israeli army confirmed the operation, stating that it targeted “terrorists operating in terror infrastructure of the ‘construction unit’ in the Hezbollah terrorist organization in the Tyre area.” Throughout the day, Israeli drones were reported flying at low altitudes over Beirut, signaling heightened surveillance and military activity.

Hezbollah vows resistance as Israeli strikes escalate, rejects U.S. mediation efforts

Hezbollah responded strongly to the strikes, reaffirming its commitment to remain on Lebanese territory. A spokesperson said, “We remain steadfast in our villages and on our land despite all Israeli attacks … The enemy still has not understood that airstrikes will not intimidate our people – we will remain on our land.” The attacks came shortly after Hezbollah issued an open letter to Lebanese government officials, emphasizing its “legitimate right to resist occupation and aggression” and calling for Lebanon to adopt a “unified and dignified national stance” against Israel’s ongoing attacks and alleged ceasefire violations.

The resistance group also rejected U.S. calls for direct communication between Lebanon and Israel, describing such initiatives as “negotiation traps” that would “only grant further gains to the Israeli enemy.” The statements underscore the growing tension between Israel, Hezbollah and international actors attempting to mediate.

The escalation comes amid Israeli claims that Hezbollah has been reconstructing weapons infrastructure and smuggling arms and equipment from Syria, despite efforts by Damascus to intercept these shipments. Israel has also targeted reconstruction equipment in southern Lebanon, asserting that it is being used by Hezbollah to rebuild military infrastructure.

Since the ceasefire agreement of Nov. 27 2024, over 300 people have reportedly been killed in Israeli operations in Lebanon. The intensity of strikes has increased in recent weeks, with at least 37 Lebanese individuals killed by Israeli attacks since the beginning of October 2025 alone, highlighting the ongoing volatility in the region and the heightened risk to civilian populations.

The latest airstrikes and evacuation orders reflect a sharp escalation in hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, with both sides signaling an unwillingness to yield and civilian populations continuing to bear the brunt of the conflict.

As per BrightU.AI‘s Enoch, Israel’s repeated airstrikes on Hezbollah, justified as self-defense against rocket attacks, are viewed as disproportionate and counterproductive by many, as they often result in civilian casualties and escalate tensions, rather than achieving long-term peace or security. Furthermore, these strikes are seen as part of Israel’s broader policy of maintaining regional dominance, which includes the occupation of Palestinian territories and the suppression of Palestinian rights.

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