At dawn on Tuesday, the Israeli army launched air strikes against Hezbollah facilities and sites in southern Lebanon, with military skirmishes continuing between the two sides for three weeks due to the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip.

The Israeli occupation army claimed in a statement published on the “X” platform that “Air Force fighter planes recently attacked the infrastructure of the Hezbollah organization on Lebanese territory.”

According to the occupation army’s statement, “Among the infrastructure that was attacked, weapons, sites and places used by the organization were destroyed,” it claimed.

The border area in southern Lebanon has witnessed mutual bombardment between the Israeli army on the one hand and Hezbollah and Palestinian factions on the other hand, since the start of Operation “Al-Aqsa Flood” on October 7.

Hezbollah missiles on Israeli sites

From the town of Ibl al-Saqi in southern Lebanon, Al-Arabi’s correspondent, Muhammad al-Haji, said that sources of fire from “Hezbollah” were launched from Lebanon towards the occupied territories, and Israel responded by bombing its sites.

Al-Hajji reports that during yesterday's hours, Hezbollah bombed several Israeli sites, including Jal al-Alam, with guided missiles, which resulted in the destruction of its espionage and technical equipment.

In addition, the Israeli site of Ras Naqoura and the Pranit barracks were the target of Hezbollah missiles that destroyed a number of observation towers and thermal cameras, in addition to targeting the Metulla settlement, which is very close to the border with Lebanon, according to our correspondent.

On the other hand, the Israeli occupation responded by launching missiles at Aita al-Shaab, and launching incendiary missiles at an area near Al-Adisa, specifically at the olive groves, so that Israel has been intending for days to target the olive crops and intimidate the workers there, according to Al-Hajji.

The areas between Naqoura and Labouneh were the target of more than 50 Israeli shells, in addition to the occupation bombing a number of other Lebanese areas, including Aita al-Shaab and Shebaa Farms.

Political developments

Politically, caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati confirmed yesterday, Monday, that he is working with the Arab brothers to “spar Lebanon from entering a major and comprehensive war.”

Lebanese and Palestinian parties are scheduled to organize a massive demonstration today, Tuesday, in front of the French embassy in Beirut in response to the French position that identifies with Israel.

The Arab Television Network correspondent added: “This week will also witness a visit by the US Secretary of State, and we are all waiting for what political messages she may have in store for Lebanese officials.”

As for the awaited event this week, it is the expected speech by Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah on Friday, as this will be his first speech since the start of the resistance operation in Palestine.