Naqoura
Coverage of Naqoura in the Nexus archive.
- Israeli military says it has began to withdraw from occupied southern Lebanon towns
The Israeli military announced the start of withdrawing from occupied southern Lebanon towns in cooperation with the US and Lebanese forces, but the mayor of Froun claims no changes have occurred. The Israeli army stated it will respond forcefully to any agreement violations.
- UN reports no air strikes in Lebanon for 16 hours despite Israeli military activity
UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon reported no air strikes or missile launches between midnight and 4pm local time on Wednesday, despite observing two missile trajectories from south of the Blue Line. Israeli military activity, including airspace violations, armored vehicle movements, and patrol boats in Lebanese territorial waters, continued during the period.
- Hezbollah claims 16 attacks on Israeli forces in southern Lebanon
Hezbollah claimed 16 attacks on Israeli forces in southern Lebanon, targeting troop concentrations, military vehicles, and equipment near the border. The attacks occurred in areas including Beit Yahoun, Rachaf, Naqoura, at-Tiri, Aainata, Beaufort Castle, and Odaisseh, using guided missiles, loitering munitions, artillery fire, and drone strikes.
- Hezbollah claims drone and rocket attacks on Israeli forces in south Lebanon
Hezbollah claimed drone and rocket attacks on Israeli forces in southern Lebanon, including a strike on an Israeli army command headquarters in Naqoura using an Ababil attack drone. The group also targeted Israeli soldiers near Haddatha and a gathering of troops near Yahmar al-Shaqif with rockets and artillery, citing defense of Lebanon and response to Israeli violations of a ceasefire agreement and attacks on villages.
- Hezbollah says it carried out 32 attacks on Israeli forces in south Lebanon
Hezbollah claimed to have conducted 32 attacks on Israeli forces in southern Lebanon, targeting troops, military vehicles, and positions using rockets, artillery, and explosive drones. Attacks focused on areas around Beaufort Castle and other locations, with surface-to-air missiles launched at aircraft in multiple regions.
- Satellite Imagery Shows Ongoing Demolitions Across Southern Lebanon
Satellite imagery analysis by Bellingcat reveals that at least 46 of 54 towns and villages in southern Lebanon's IDF-controlled Yellow Line have been heavily damaged or destroyed since a ceasefire was agreed in April 2026. The destruction has accelerated during the first two months of the US-Israeli war against Iran, with Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stating that all homes in Lebanese border villages will be demolished following the Gaza model.