The Israeli army has reportedly shelled the southern Lebanese town of Kafr Shuba with internationally banned phosphorus munitions, according to Lebanon’s state news agency. This incident was reported on Sunday by Anadolu Agency, although there are no details available regarding damage or injuries caused by the shelling.
The state-run National News Agency also reported that Israeli forces targeted the nearby town of Al-Qantara. In addition to ground shelling, Israeli warplanes carried out fresh airstrikes in southern Beirut, particularly in Haret Hreik, a known stronghold of Hezbollah.
In response, Hezbollah announced that its fighters launched rocket attacks targeting Israeli troop deployments in the Misgav Am settlement in northern Israel, as well as the Ma’ale Golani barracks in the occupied Golan Heights.
Israel has intensified its air campaign in Lebanon since late September, claiming to target Hezbollah positions. The ongoing conflict has resulted in over 1,500 fatalities and displaced more than 1.34 million people in the region. This escalation follows cross-border clashes that have continued since the onset of the recent Gaza war in October of last year.