Several Israeli strikes hit south Lebanon: Lebanon state media

Published June 17, 2026 Updated June 17, 2026 10:59am

Israeli forces carried out airstrikes on several areas in south Lebanon,

despite a peace deal in the Middle East war that includes Lebanon, AFP reports.

Lebanon’s National News Agency said Israeli warplanes launched raids targeting the Nabatieh al-Fawqa area and the eastern outskirts of neighbouring town Kfar Tebnit.

The Israelis also launched a drone strike on the town of Ansariyeh in the Zahrani area, NNA reported.

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