'Israeli' forces demolish convent, school in southern Lebanon border town

• 'Israeli' forces demolished a convent and school in Yaroun, southern Lebanon, amid reports of widespread destruction and rising tensions along the border.

'Israeli' forces on Friday demolished the Convent and School of the Sisters of the Savior in the border town of Yaroun in the Bint Jbeil district of southern Lebanon, in what local sources described as a new escalation targeting civilian and historic sites.

The religious and educational complex was considered one of the most prominent institutions in the area, having educated generations of students from nearby villages and long serving as a symbol of coexistence in the town’s mixed Muslim and Christian community.

The demolition followed a prior warning and comes amid a series of explosions and destruction that have affected homes, shops, and roads throughout the town. 'Israeli' forces had previously destroyed Saint George Church and other religious sites in Yaroun, according to local reports.

Field assessments cited by Lebanese media, including the National News Agency, indicate that the town, located within a buffer zone, has suffered extensive damage since military operations intensified in March 2026, with around 90% of homes reportedly destroyed.

The latest incident is part of what Lebanese officials and local sources describe as a broader campaign targeting infrastructure in border villages, often justified by 'Israel' as operations against tunnels or military positions.

Lebanese authorities say such actions violate a fragile ceasefire and are contributing to conditions that make the return of residents increasingly difficult.

There was no immediate comment from the 'Israeli' military on the reported demolition of the convent and school.