Nabatieh

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun urged the US to continue supporting Lebanon's institutions, army, and people following a US-backed peace deal with Israel. The deal, which includes Hezbollah disarmament and gradual Israeli withdrawal, faces resistance from Hezbollah and ongoing Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon. A ceasefire remains uneven as displaced residents return home amid continued military presence.

Nabatieh is beginning its recovery process while tensions persist in southern Lebanon.

Hezbollah accused the Israeli military of violating a ceasefire by launching multiple attacks in southern Lebanon, targeting residential buildings and areas near several locations. The group stated it is monitoring the violations and reserving the right to defend its homeland, amid ongoing efforts to implement a US-Iran memorandum aimed at ending hostilities.

Israel damaged heritage sites in south Lebanon, including a UNESCO-listed site in Tyre and a pilgrimage site. Israeli strikes targeted the Mamluk-era market in Nabatieh, and troops destroyed centuries-old border towns.

Fighting continues in Lebanon despite a new truce framework agreement, with Israel claiming it killed Hezbollah militants and struck a rocket launcher near Nabatieh. Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group, rejected the peace deal, and violence persists as diplomatic efforts fail.

Hezbollah supporters protested in Beirut against a trilateral agreement between the US, Israel, and Lebanon. The agreement includes a pilot effort for Lebanese soldiers to control areas occupied by Israel and a process to disarm Hezbollah, but does not specify Israel's withdrawal conditions. Protests involved motorcycle demonstrations and road blockages in southern Beirut suburbs.

An Israeli drone struck the Nabatieh area in southern Lebanon on Saturday, as reported by Lebanon's state news agency. The attack occurred a day after Israel and Lebanon signed a US-mediated security arrangement aimed at de-escalating tensions, following Israel's March attack and invasion.

Shi'ite Muslims in Lebanon marked Ashura, their holiest day, in the war-damaged city of Nabatieh. Israel's military campaign against Hezbollah has caused widespread destruction in southern Lebanon.

Israeli fire killed one person and injured two others near Nabatieh in south Lebanon, according to state media. The National News Agency reported that Israeli soldiers opened machine gun fire towards individuals near an excavator clearing a road.

Displaced residents in Nabatieh returned to inspect damage after Israeli forces halted fighting in southern Lebanon. A resident, Mohammad Sallum, described the city as 'disaster-stricken' but emphasized the greater concern of Israeli forces remaining on Lebanese land, expressing hope for recovery within two to three months.

Displaced residents returned to Nabatieh after Israel ordered a halt to fighting in southern Lebanon. The cessation of attacks allowed displaced Lebanese to inspect the damaged area.

Lebanon's death toll has risen to 4,106, with 12,153 injured since 2 March, according to the Ministry of Public Health. The casualties include 383 women, 251 children, and 135 medical workers. An Israeli strike in the southern city of Nabatieh on 21 June 2026 caused damage.

Israeli media report that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz have ordered the military to maintain positions in occupied Lebanese territory while avoiding further attacks, except near Ali al-Taher where fighting continues. Israel claims its posture aligns with the ceasefire terms, while Washington seeks to preserve the agreement and advance broader talks, contrasting with Israeli officials' opposition to withdrawing from Lebanese areas.

Israeli forces killed at least 29 people in Lebanon across southern regions and the Beqaa Valley, despite a recently announced ceasefire. Attacks targeted areas like Nabatieh, Barish, and Sidon, with Lebanon's civil defense and army reporting casualties and ongoing strikes. Hezbollah and the Lebanese military accused Israel of sabotaging the ceasefire by attacking strategic positions, while Israel claimed the strikes targeted Hezbollah following projectile attacks.

MSF describes conditions in Lebanon’s Nabatieh as a 'death trap' due to intensified Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon since Friday midnight.

Hezbollah reported confronting Israeli forces during an overnight infiltration attempt near strategic Ali Taher hills overlooking Nabatieh in southern Lebanon. The group stated it ambushed the troops 'with appropriate weapons' under the cover of a ceasefire, vowing to resist further 'occupation' attempts.

A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah remains fragile amid pressure from the US and Iran. Israeli strikes occurred in the hills around Nabatieh, Lebanon on June 19, 2026.

The Israeli military struck Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon following over 50 projectiles launched at Israeli forces by Hezbollah. A Hezbollah lawmaker dismissed any ceasefire as 'meaningless' while Israeli troops remain in the region. Israeli air strikes targeted Nabatieh, causing smoke to rise from the site.

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has condemned relentless shelling in Nabatieh, southern Lebanon, describing conditions as a 'death trap' for civilians. The organization called for urgent protection of civilians and emergency workers, urging unhindered access for rescue teams.

Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire after escalating fighting threatened a US-Iran agreement to end regional conflict. The ceasefire, mediated by the US and Iran, followed Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon that killed at least 47 people and Hezbollah attacks near the strategic Ali al-Taher point.

Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon killed 18 people, while Israel reported its first soldier deaths in the region since the US-Iran deal aimed at halting Middle East war. Israel targeted Hezbollah positions, and the Iran-backed group claimed attacks on Israeli forces near Nabatieh.

Lebanon's civil defence reported at least eight people killed in an Israeli air strike on the southern town of Harouf in Nabatieh. The information was conveyed to Al Jazeera by the Lebanese Civil Defense.

Israel launched deadly strikes and shelling across southern Lebanon, including in Tyre and Nabatieh. An Israeli drone targeted a motorcycle in Tyre, while air strikes and artillery shelling in Nabatieh resulted in casualties. The National News Agency reported significant escalation in attacks overnight.

Lebanese state media reported that Israeli strikes in the south killed three people. Hezbollah stated its fighters were engaging Israeli forces near Nabatieh, following a US-Iran agreement to end the war on all fronts.

Rescue workers in Nabatieh, Lebanon, are salvaging items from the debris of their destroyed civil defense headquarters, which was bombed by Israel last month. The facility was clearly marked as a civil defense center, leading responders to believe it would be safe from attack.

Lebanese residents in the southern city of Nabatieh mourn destroyed homes and livelihoods after Israeli strikes. Kamal Kamal returned to the city following a reported ceasefire deal between Iran and the United States but found his property reduced to rubble. The city, typically home to 90,000 people, is now largely deserted due to Israel's military offensive.

Lebanese authorities in the south warn displaced residents against returning home amid ongoing Israeli military presence, which has vowed not to withdraw despite a US-Iran ceasefire deal. Israeli forces continue razing villages in southern Lebanon, citing operations against Hezbollah, while displaced civilians express distrust and hesitation about returning. The Lebanese health ministry reports over 3,700 deaths and 11,600 injuries since March.

Israeli strikes were reported in southern Lebanon, including areas like Majdal Selem, Haddatha, al-Rayhan Heights, and Sharqiyah. Al Jazeera reported that the bombardment is ongoing despite a ceasefire signed in mid-April.

Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon killed five people, including a mayor, despite a US-brokered ceasefire. The attacks targeted areas under an evacuation warning, with Israeli forces designating regions south of the Zahrani River as combat zones. Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues, with neither side respecting the April ceasefire or a recent conditional truce.

Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon, including Nabatieh and nearby areas, despite ongoing US-Iran diplomacy efforts to resolve the Middle East conflict. The Lebanese army reported casualties, including a wounded soldier and a killed local official, following Israeli air attacks and a drone strike.

The Israeli army issued evacuation warnings for Lebanon's southern city of Nabatieh and over 20 other locations as strikes occurred in the south and east. The US and Iran indicated they are nearing a deal to end the Middle East war, which could involve Lebanon.

Lebanon reported Israeli strikes in the south, with evacuation warnings issued for Nabatieh and over 20 locations ahead of raids. The US and Iran indicated they were close to a deal to end the Middle East war, which involves Lebanon after Hezbollah attacked Israel in support of Iran.

The IDF reported striking over 70 Hezbollah sites as troops advanced near Nabatieh in southern Lebanon. The Lebanese army withdrew from a southern city, citing a soldier seriously injured in an Israeli drone strike, while seven terror operatives were killed earlier in the week after emerging from a tunnel.

Lebanon reported Israeli strikes on its southern regions as the Israeli army issued evacuation warnings for over 20 locations, including Nabatieh. The reports were provided by correspondent Renée Davis.

An Israeli air strike targeted the southern Lebanese town of Kfar Reman, Nabatieh, killing at least one civilian. Additional attacks were reported in nearby Nabatieh al-Fawqa.

The Israeli army struck several towns in southern Lebanon after issuing expulsion orders for 20 locations, including Nabatieh. Air strikes targeted areas such as Nabatieh, Rihan, and Sujud, with residents ordered to move north of the Zahrani River. The Israeli army declared regions south of the river as 'combat zones' last month.

One person was killed in an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon's Tyre district, specifically in the municipality of Maarakeh. Israeli attacks also damaged homes and government buildings in Bint Jbeil, while air raid sirens were activated in Metula due to a detected 'hostile aircraft'.

Israeli air strikes targeted agricultural areas in Lebanon's Marjayoun and Nabatieh districts, including Arid Dbeibine near Dbeibine and Jebchit. The attacks followed an overnight strike on Khiam, with no immediate reports on casualties or damage. U.S. President Trump claimed the war on Iran had ended, while Iran stated the ceasefire depends on Israel ending its invasion of Lebanon.

The IDF is preparing an offensive against Hezbollah in the southern Lebanon city of Nabatieh, with military officials stating armor and troops have been moved into position. A soldier was moderately injured by a drone during the operations, and Prime Minister Netanyahu has vowed to restore security in the north.

Israel launched attacks on Lebanon's Baalbek region and Nabatieh. The Israeli army targeted areas in Baalbek, about 80 kilometers from the Israeli-Lebanese boundary. An Israeli drone strike in Nabatieh caused a large fire that engulfed a house and vehicles.