Israeli warplanes launch widespread strikes on southern Lebanon

BEIRUT: Israeli warplanes conducted numerous intense airstrikes today targeting multiple towns in southern Lebanon and the western Bekaa Valley. The strikes hit villages including Nmairiyeh, Zefta, Ansar, Zarariyeh, Kounine, Anata, Khardali, Mahmudiyah, Deir Siryani, Zawtar, Al-Qatran, Mays al-Jabal, Alma al-Shab, Deir Zaherani, Roumine, Barghoz, and the heights of Jabal al-Rihane, as well as the banks of the Litani River. Additionally, towns such as Sahmur, Shemisa, and Labaya in the western Bekaa were also struck. The airstrikes were accompanied by extensive reconnaissance flights, with warplanes breaking the sound barrier over Lebanese airspace. Source: Palestine News and Information Agency – WAFA