Security Update: Israeli Raids Target Southern Lebanese Towns and Villages, Intense Clashes Reported.

Beirut: Israeli raids and artillery assaults have significantly intensified across multiple southern Lebanese towns and villages, leading to heavy confrontations, according to local reports. According to National News Agency - Lebanon, Israeli warplanes launched a series of airstrikes between the towns of Bint Jbeil and Ain Ebel at around quarter to three this afternoon. The western sector in Tyre district has experienced intense artillery and phosphorous shelling, affecting areas from Wadi Hamoul in Naqoura to the Mansouri plain, Qala'a, and Ras al-Ain. The shelling also targeted towns including Al-Bayyada, Al-Haniyeh, Al-Qlaileh, Zebqin, and Majdal Zun. Meanwhile, Israeli warplanes carried out additional raids on Al-Bayyada, Hamoul, Al-Qlaileh, Al-Haniyeh, Majdal Zun, and Al-Abbasieh. Simultaneously, violent confrontations erupted south of Shama, extending towards Ain al-Raqabiyyin, Alma al-Shaab, and Tayr Harfa. The clashes persist as resistance forces engage an advancing enemy force supported by air and artillery cover. Furthermore, two houses were demolished by Israeli air raids in the Al-Nabbou neighborhood of Yohmor Al-Shaqif. At approximately 4:45 pm, an enemy drone targeted the Sakran neighborhood in Harouf with a guided missile. Heavy artillery and phosphorous assaults were also reported between Majdal Zun, Tyre Harfa, and Shamaa. Around 4:15 pm, Israeli warplanes conducted a two-wave airstrike on the town of Shukin, further escalating tensions in the region.