The Israeli army struck multiple locations across south Lebanon overnight and into Wednesday, with unexploded ordnance killing two men near Mayfadoun.
Israeli forces carried out strikes and shelling operations across south Lebanon through the night and into Wednesday, targeting al-Khiam, Mays al-Jabal, the Ali al-Taher hill, the outskirts of Wadi Zebqine, and a house in Nabatieh al-Fawqa. Detonations also occurred in Hadatha, al-Khiam and al-Mansouri. The strikes are part of the ongoing military operations in the border region.
Two young men were killed when unexploded Israeli ordnance detonated between the towns of Mayfadoun and Zawtar al-Sharqiyeh, according to the National News agency. Other persons were injured in the blast, though specific numbers were not disclosed.
The Health Ministry has documented a cumulative toll of 4,348 people killed since the escalation of operations began on March 2. The figure represents the total reported deaths across the period of military engagement.
The strikes continue a pattern of sustained operations in Lebanese border areas. Multiple villages and towns in the south have faced repeated strikes over the preceding weeks, affecting civilian areas and infrastructure.
Unexploded ordnance has emerged as an ongoing hazard in affected regions, with incidents continuing to cause casualties among residents in areas where strikes have occurred. The risk to civilians from such material persists even after active military operations conclude.
The National News agency, Lebanon's official state news organization, has been tracking casualty figures and damage reports throughout the escalation. Reports from the south have documented the scope of the military operations across multiple fronts.
The Israeli army has not issued statements regarding the specific objectives of the overnight operations or the targeting of particular locations. The military's stated rationale for the broader campaign has previously centered on security concerns in border areas.
Local authorities in affected towns have struggled to respond to the scale of strikes and their aftermath. Medical facilities in the south have reported pressure from treating casualties from both the strikes themselves and the resulting ordnance hazards.
The ongoing strikes raise questions about the trajectory of the military operations and their impact on Lebanese border communities. Officials have not indicated when the operations might conclude or under what circumstances a cessation would occur.
The casualty toll and the persistence of unexploded ordnance underscore the humanitarian consequences of the military campaign. Both the immediate strikes and the long-term hazards they create continue to affect civilians in the affected regions.
International organizations monitoring the situation have raised concerns about civilian impact and the need for clearance operations in affected areas. The scale of unexploded ordnance complicates recovery and return efforts for displaced residents.
The Health Ministry's figure of 4,348 deaths represents the documented toll as of the reporting date and reflects cumulative casualties over the period since March 2. Ongoing operations mean this figure continues to evolve as medical authorities update their records.
