Israeli forces and Hezbollah are engaged in intensified fighting in Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon, with both sides reporting ongoing combat and significant damage in the area.
The Israel Defense Forces said Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon has been fully encircled, with intensified military operations underway inside the city aimed at dismantling Hezbollah’s network. The development comes amid heightened tensions in recent days.
According to local and international media reports, parts of the city have sustained heavy damage, with reports of collapsed buildings and infrastructure impacts. The situation remains tense.
The Israeli military stated that more than 100 Hezbollah fighters have been killed during the operation, and that weapons and military equipment have been recovered. It said multiple positions were destroyed through close combat and airstrikes.
Hezbollah rejected these claims, stating that intense fighting is ongoing in the area. The group said its fighters are inflicting heavy losses on Israeli forces and that the front remains active.
The Israel Defense Forces said its units are continuing to advance and that steps will be taken in the coming days towards gaining full control of the city. It said the operation is being conducted for security reasons and to prevent cross-border attacks.
Meanwhile, tensions in the region have escalated, with direct impacts on the local population. Reports indicate large-scale displacement, and the humanitarian situation is described as increasingly severe.
