'Israeli' airstrikes hit deep southern Lebanon in major escalation

• Smoke rises from southern Lebanese highlands following 'Israeli' airstrikes in a major escalation on Sunday afternoon.

'Israeli' warplanes carried out a wave of heavy airstrikes on Sunday afternoon, targeting several areas deep in southern Lebanon in a significant military escalation.

The strikes hit mountainous zones and the outskirts of inhabited towns.

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Target Map: Successive Waves of Bombardment

According to Roya’s correspondent in Lebanon, fighter jets launched near-simultaneous raids on multiple locations, including:

• Al-Mahmoudiya and the Reihan Heights, which were struck repeatedly in successive attacks.
• The Jbour Heights, where the most intense bombardment was reported, involving barrages of air-launched missiles.
• The surroundings of Jbaa and Qatrani, where powerful explosions were heard after strikes hit wooded areas and open land near the towns.

'Israeli' Army Statement

In a related development, the 'Israeli' army issued an urgent statement saying its aircraft were “currently” attacking what it described as Hezbollah “infrastructure” in southern Lebanon.

The large-scale aerial operation comes amid continued tension along the northern border of occupied Palestine.

Smoke and Emergency Response

Field reports indicate thick smoke rising from the southern highlands following the strikes, as Lebanese civil defense and ambulance teams remain on high alert and move to inspect the targeted locations.