Israel pounds southern Lebanon after declaring it a ‘combat zone’
RT was on the ground ahead of the IDF assault
Israel carried out heavy strikes across southern Lebanon after declaring the entire area a “combat zone.” RT witnessed the evacuations ahead of the bombardment.
Wednesday’s escalation came after Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued evacuation orders for several areas ahead of what it described as strikes on Hezbollah targets. Maps published by the IDF earlier in the day marked large sections of the Lebanese Tyre region for evacuation, and military spokesman Avichay Adraee warned that all areas south of the Zahrani River were considered a “combat zone.”
Reporting from Lebanon’s Tyre District, RT journalist Ali Rida Sbeity said residents had begun fleeing the city, noting that many had “stayed throughout the war, even at its peak and after the ceasefire, but now they are taking this road toward Saida and Beirut, seeking safer areas.”
In a statement posted hours later on X, the IDF claimed that it had struck military buildings, command centers, and launch sites allegedly used by Hezbollah in the Bekaa Valley and southern Lebanon. The military claimed that around 550 Hezbollah-linked targets had been hit since the beginning of the week, adding that operations around Tyre were ongoing.
צה”ל תקף מבנים צבאיים, מפקדות ואתרי שיגור בבקעא: מתחילת השבוע הותקפו כ-550 מטרות של ארגון הטרור חיזבאללה בלבנון
לאורך היום, צה”ל תקף בבקעא ובמספר מרחבים בדרום לבנון מבנים צבאיים, מפקדות ואתרי שיגור בשימוש ארגון הטרור חיזבאללה.
Lebanese media reported strikes on several southern towns, including Deir Amas, Braiqaa, Srifa, and Toura. The Lebanese army said one of its soldiers had been killed near a military position in the Bekaa region.
Hezbollah says its fighters are continuing to conduct retaliatory operations against Israeli troops in southern Lebanon. The group has repeatedly said it is acting in response to Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement.
The intensified bombing comes amid indirect talks between the US and Iran, with Tehran asserting that Israel must bring a halt to its military operations against Hezbollah if the ceasefire with Washington is to be extended. US President Donald Trump has previously said that Israel should only engage in “surgical” military strikes in Lebanon.
According to Lebanon’s Health Ministry, at least 3,213 people have been killed and 9,737 wounded since Israel launched its military operation against Hezbollah following the US-Israeli attack on Iran in late February.
15 thoughts on “Israel pounds southern Lebanon after declaring it a ‘combat zone’”
Think about it: israel carried out heavy strikes across southern Lebanon after declaring the entire area a “combat zone.” RT witnessed the evacuations ahead of the bombardment. That speaks volumes.
In other words reporting from Lebanon’s Tyre District, RT journalist Ali Rida Sbeity said residents had begun fleeing the city, noting that many had “stayed. Curious to see how this develops.
Considering צה”ל תקף מבנים צבאיים, מפקדות ואתרי שיגור בבקעא: מתחילת השבוע הותקפו כ-550 מטרות של, it raises some real questions about what happens next.
When you look at reporting from Lebanon’s Tyre District, RT journalist Ali Rida Sbeity said residents had begun fleeing the city, noting that many had “stayed, the implications are hard to ignore.
The bigger issue here is in a statement posted hours later on X, the IDF claimed that it had struck military buildings, command centers, and launch sites allegedly used by Hezbollah in the Bekaa Valley and southern Lebanon. That changes the calculation.
Reading that in a statement posted hours later on X, the IDF claimed that it had struck military buildings, command centers, and launch sites allegedly used by Hezbollah in the Bekaa Valley and southern Lebanon — hard to argue with the logic there.
Think about it: reporting from Lebanon’s Tyre District, RT journalist Ali Rida Sbeity said residents had begun fleeing the city, noting that many had “stayed. That speaks volumes.
The bigger issue here is reporting from Lebanon’s Tyre District, RT journalist Ali Rida Sbeity said residents had begun fleeing the city, noting that many had “stayed. That changes the calculation.
In other words in a statement posted hours later on X, the IDF claimed that it had struck military buildings, command centers, and launch sites allegedly used by Hezbollah in the Bekaa Valley and southern Lebanon. Curious to see how this develops.
Basically wednesday’s escalation came after Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued evacuation orders for several areas ahead of what it described as strikes on Hezbollah targets. What matters is whether anything changes because of it.
Think about it: israel carried out heavy strikes across southern Lebanon after declaring the entire area a “combat zone.” RT witnessed the evacuations ahead of the bombardment. That speaks volumes.
In other words reporting from Lebanon’s Tyre District, RT journalist Ali Rida Sbeity said residents had begun fleeing the city, noting that many had “stayed. Curious to see how this develops.
Avichay Adraee has been pushing this agenda for a while now.
Considering צה”ל תקף מבנים צבאיים, מפקדות ואתרי שיגור בבקעא: מתחילת השבוע הותקפו כ-550 מטרות של, it raises some real questions about what happens next.
When you look at reporting from Lebanon’s Tyre District, RT journalist Ali Rida Sbeity said residents had begun fleeing the city, noting that many had “stayed, the implications are hard to ignore.
The bigger issue here is in a statement posted hours later on X, the IDF claimed that it had struck military buildings, command centers, and launch sites allegedly used by Hezbollah in the Bekaa Valley and southern Lebanon. That changes the calculation.
Reading that in a statement posted hours later on X, the IDF claimed that it had struck military buildings, command centers, and launch sites allegedly used by Hezbollah in the Bekaa Valley and southern Lebanon — hard to argue with the logic there.
Avichay Adraee has been vocal about this, good to see them staying on it.
3,213 people — and that is probably just the official count.
Think about it: reporting from Lebanon’s Tyre District, RT journalist Ali Rida Sbeity said residents had begun fleeing the city, noting that many had “stayed. That speaks volumes.
The bigger issue here is reporting from Lebanon’s Tyre District, RT journalist Ali Rida Sbeity said residents had begun fleeing the city, noting that many had “stayed. That changes the calculation.
3,213 people. The real figures are likely much higher.
In other words in a statement posted hours later on X, the IDF claimed that it had struck military buildings, command centers, and launch sites allegedly used by Hezbollah in the Bekaa Valley and southern Lebanon. Curious to see how this develops.
3,213 people is hard to ignore, no matter which side you are on.
Basically wednesday’s escalation came after Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued evacuation orders for several areas ahead of what it described as strikes on Hezbollah targets. What matters is whether anything changes because of it.