At least 12 people, including a child, were killed in Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese National News Agency (NNA). The attacks targeted areas near the towns of Al-Mansouri and Bayyut al-Sayyad, extending to the Al-Mansouri-Hamra coastal zone. The strikes occurred early Friday as Israeli forces attempted to advance toward Bayyut al-Sayyad, supported by heavy helicopter fire.

NNA reported that a Red Cross and Lebanese Army medical team came under fire while traveling toward the Jibkin municipality to recover bodies and evacuate the injured from a previous attack. The team was forced to retreat due to Israeli shelling. The agency also said a large explosion occurred inside the city of Al-Khiyam.

Since early March, Israeli attacks in Lebanon have killed 2,727 people and injured 8,438 others, according to the same report.

The Israeli military has claimed responsibility for killing Ahmad Balout, the head of Hezbollah’s Radwan Unit, in an airstrike carried out in southern Beirut on Wednesday. According to a statement from the Israeli army, the attack also killed Muhammad Ali Bazi, head of intelligence for Hezbollah’s Nasser Unit, and Hussein Hassan Romani, an air defense monitoring officer.

The report, citing Al Jazeera, noted that Iran played a key role in the formation of Hezbollah in 1982 and has continued to work closely with the group over subsequent decades. Despite an existing ceasefire, Israel has continued its attacks in Lebanon, while Hezbollah has launched retaliatory strikes.

The ongoing hostilities underscore the fragile nature of the ceasefire and the persistent tensions between Israel and Hezbollah in the region.

A photo circulating on social media shows an Israeli soldier appearing to press a lit cigarette to the face of a Virgin Mary statue in the Christian-majority town of Debel, southern Lebanon. The image has drawn attention as it follows a previous incident last month in which Israeli soldiers reportedly smashed a statue of Jesus Christ in the same town.

According to The Times of Israel, the Israeli military stated that if the soldier involved is identified, disciplinary action will be taken. The report also noted that this incident is part of a continuing pattern of footage showing Israeli soldiers destroying or looting property, often shared by the soldiers themselves.

The image has added to growing scrutiny of Israeli military conduct in Lebanon, with the army pledging to investigate the matter once the individual is confirmed.

Hezbollah announced that it carried out 17 targeted attacks on Israeli forces that entered southern Lebanon on Wednesday. In a statement, the group said it used drones and rockets to strike Israeli troops and military vehicles in several areas, including Qantara, Biyada, Taybeh, Naqoura, Rishaf, and Aita al-Shaab. Hezbollah also claimed to have targeted specific military equipment, including a drone strike on a troop transport vehicle in Kawzah and an attack on a newly established command center in Qantara.

According to the report, these ongoing exchanges of fire have further intensified the situation in southern Lebanon. The escalation comes amid continuing cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, raising concerns about worsening regional instability.

The report cited Al Jazeera as the source of information but did not provide details on casualties or official responses from either side.

The United Nations has warned that Lebanon’s overall situation remains highly unstable despite the enforcement of a ceasefire. According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), the conflict has not fully stopped, and ongoing attacks continue to affect civilians across the country.

OCHA reported that more than 2,700 people have been killed in Lebanon since March 2, with the number rising daily due to continued assaults. On Wednesday, Israel carried out an airstrike in Beirut’s southern suburb for the first time since the ceasefire took effect on April 17, reportedly killing at least 13 people nationwide.

Analysts cited in the report warned that the situation could deteriorate further, posing a major threat to regional security if violence escalates.

The Israeli military has issued a new evacuation order for residents of two towns in southern Lebanon, Jabshit and Sarafand. According to the directive, civilians must immediately leave the area and move to open zones at least 1,000 meters away. The order was reported by Al Jazeera on May 5, 2026.

The Israeli military stated that anyone remaining in the area, particularly near Hezbollah members, facilities, or military activities, would be putting their lives at risk. The move comes amid ongoing tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border, where recent military actions and warnings have heightened fears of further escalation.

Observers expect that this latest evacuation order could further increase instability and tension in the border region, though no additional details were provided in the report.

Israeli military attacks have continued across southern Lebanon, with multiple areas hit by airstrikes and shelling. Local sources reported deadly assaults in several locations, including Arab Salim and Srifa near Tyre, where a medical center was struck, injuring at least four paramedics. Heavy exchanges of fire were also reported between Hezbollah fighters and Israeli forces near Bint Jbeil, while nearby Haris and surrounding regions faced intense bombardment.

In the southwestern Chama area, Israeli forces reportedly expanded destructive operations, with allegations of civilian homes and historical sites being demolished in Biyyada. Residents described constant aerial activity involving warplanes and drones, heightening fear across the region. Despite hopes for a ceasefire, military tension in southern Lebanon has sharply escalated.

According to the Lebanese government, more than 40 people have been killed in just two days, pushing the crisis to a severe level.

At least 10 people were killed in Israel’s latest airstrike in southern Lebanon, bringing the total death toll to 41 within the past 24 hours, according to Al Jazeera. Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported that the attacks occurred on Saturday, May 2, and that since March 2 this year, 2,659 people have been killed and 8,183 injured in the country.

The National News Agency said three people were killed in Shoukin town in Nabatieh district, two in a car attack in Kafr Dajjal village, and three more in a house strike in Lwaizeh village. Additional airstrikes were reported near Al-Quds intersection in Nabatieh city and in Siddiqin town in Tyre district.

A ceasefire brokered by the United States between Lebanon and Israel on April 17 has reportedly been repeatedly violated. Israel claims its targets are Hezbollah fighters, while local sources say most of the victims are civilians.

The Israeli military has issued a warning of possible attacks on 12 towns and villages in southern Lebanon, instructing residents to leave the areas immediately. The alert, announced on May 3, 2026, listed specific locations including Al-Duwayr, Arab Salim, Al-Sharkiya (Nabatieh), Jibshit, Brashit, Sarafand, Daunin, Brika, Kakaiya al-Jisr, Al-Qasiba (Nabatieh), and Kafr Sir. Residents were told to move at least 1,000 meters away from their homes to open areas.

According to the Israeli military, the evacuation order is part of a broader military operation targeting the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah. The warning comes amid heightened tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border, where both sides have exchanged threats and military alerts in recent months.

The announcement signals a potential escalation in the region, as Israel prepares for possible strikes while urging civilians to vacate targeted zones to minimize casualties.

The Israeli military has acknowledged damaging a Christian religious site in southern Lebanon, according to a statement released on Saturday. The incident occurred in the village of Yaroun, where Israeli forces said they were targeting what they described as terrorist infrastructure. The army confirmed that a building within a religious compound was hit during the operation.

A French Catholic charity, L’Oeuvre d’Orient, strongly condemned the attack, claiming that Israeli troops destroyed a convent belonging to the Greek-Catholic Salvatorian Sisters. The organization described the strike as a deliberate assault on a place of worship. In response, Israeli military spokesperson Avichay Adraee stated that the damaged building bore no clear religious markings at the time, and that once religious symbols were identified on another structure in the same complex, steps were taken to prevent further harm.

Adraee also justified the military presence in the area, citing multiple rocket attacks launched from the compound toward Israeli territory by Hezbollah, despite an existing ceasefire.

China has called on Israel to immediately stop its bombings in Lebanon, describing the situation as one of continuing low-level conflict rather than a true ceasefire. The statement came from Fu Cong, China’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, during a press briefing at the UN headquarters in New York on Friday. China assumed the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council for May, and Fu used the occasion to clarify Beijing’s stance on the Lebanon situation.

According to Lebanon’s state news agency NNA, Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon have caused a rising death toll, with at least 44 people killed in the past two days. The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported that since the new round of fighting began on March 2, Israeli strikes have killed at least 2,618 people. The information was cited from Al Jazeera.

The Chinese envoy’s remarks highlight Beijing’s call for restraint and its concern over escalating violence in the region, as civilian casualties continue to mount.

At least 12 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes across several areas of southern Lebanon, including Nabatieh and Sidon, according to Lebanon’s Ministry of Health and the National News Agency. The attacks took place in multiple locations, with the highest casualties reported in the town of Habboush in Nabatieh, where eight people, including a child and two women, were killed. Another 21 people were reported injured in that strike.

In a separate attack on the town of Zarairiyah near Sidon, four more people were killed, including two women, and four others were injured. The incidents mark a deadly escalation in the region, with Lebanese authorities confirming the tolls and injuries.

The report, citing Al Jazeera, did not specify the timing or motive of the strikes, and no immediate response from Israeli officials was mentioned.

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has pledged to continue working tirelessly to reclaim every inch of Lebanon’s occupied territory. In a post on social media platform X on May 1, marking International Workers’ Day, he reaffirmed his government’s commitment to restoring national sovereignty and improving citizens’ living standards.

Salam stated that alongside efforts to recover occupied Lebanese land, his administration is focused on revitalizing the national economy. He emphasized that economic recovery is a key government goal aimed at creating new jobs, restoring stability, and guiding Lebanon toward genuine renewal. His message reflected a broader vision of national resilience and economic revival amid ongoing challenges.

The statement, issued on the occasion of May Day, underscored the government’s dual priorities of defending sovereignty and addressing the country’s economic crisis, signaling a continued focus on both territorial and economic restoration.

Beirut-based political analyst Rania Khalek has sharply criticized the ongoing diplomatic talks between Lebanon and Israel mediated by the United States. Speaking to Qatar-based media outlet Al Jazeera, she claimed that the Lebanese government has no real control or bargaining power in the process and that most people do not expect any meaningful outcome from the discussions.

Khalek argued that Lebanon has effectively surrendered to U.S. influence, allowing Washington to separate the Lebanese front from the Iranian front. Although the Beirut government insists it is negotiating independently, she described the process as a 'theatrical performance.' She added that Lebanon is unable to secure any tangible benefits from the talks, noting that Israeli attacks continue daily without any ceasefire in place.

The analyst further stated that the situation has deepened polarization within Lebanon, displacing a large portion of the Shia population in the south. She also alleged that no Shia representatives were included in the current negotiation framework.

Middle East analyst Elijah Magnier has stated that Israel is implementing its so-called 'Rafah Doctrine' in Lebanon, similar to the approach used in Gaza’s Rafah city. In an interview with Qatar-based media outlet Al Jazeera, Magnier said Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed that the same doctrine would be applied in Lebanon, meaning widespread destruction of infrastructure and civilian areas.

Magnier explained that the strategy involves demolishing homes, schools, universities, and hospitals, leaving nothing for civilians. He added that Israel’s goal is to destroy the landscape so completely that local Lebanese residents would not recognize their land or be able to return. According to Magnier, Israel’s actions stem from a belief that with U.S. support, it will not face accountability for its conduct.

He further noted that Israel had carried out similar operations in Gaza without being held responsible, suggesting a continuation of that pattern in Lebanon.