Lebanese state media reported Israeli airstrikes and shelling in southern Lebanon overnight into Thursday, following the first Israeli military fatalities in over a month, according to Arab News. The attacks, which began Wednesday afternoon, were accompanied by an evacuation warning in weeks, as Israel and Lebanon participated in US-mediated talks in Rome, with Beirut seeking Israel’s phased withdrawal from the south (arabnews.pk).
Human Rights Watch (HRW) condemned the killing of Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil as an apparent war crime, citing Israeli attacks that killed one journalist and injured another in April 2026. The organization stated the attacks included deliberate targeting of civilians, which could constitute war crimes (hrw.org). The incident occurred in the southern border village of Jebbayn, where Khalil was based as a correspondent for Al-Akhbar.
The Israeli military confirmed two soldiers were killed in combat in southern Lebanon, marking the first Israeli deaths since the June truce with Hezbollah. The attacks followed claims of Hezbollah violations, with Israel breaking the ceasefire to strike Lebanon during ongoing talks (independent.ie). The situation remains tense as both sides continue to exchange accusations and military actions.
