In a significant escalation of military aggression from the Israeli occupation, a series of airstrikes were reported across southern Lebanon, affecting multiple regions including the areas around Shaqra Castle, Doubay, Yater, the Iqqlim al-Tuffah region, Kounin, and Ainata.

Additional strikes were documented in Bint Jbeil, Beit Yahoun, Al-Tayri, Jabshit, Al-Ma'amal, Al-Burj Al-Shamali, Kfarkala, Kfarfila, and Ain Qana. Local sources confirm that Israeli warplanes are actively targeting various locations in these regions.

In the town of Shebaa, an Israeli drone strike hit a residential building; however, there were no reported casualties. Al-Mayadeen's correspondent in the area highlighted the tense atmosphere as Israeli warplanes continued to strike the outskirts of towns, further heightening concerns among local residents.

Throughout Tuesday, Israeli warplanes launched a series of intense airstrikes across several towns in southern Lebanon, escalating tensions in the region. The targeted areas spanned wide swaths of Lebanese territory, particularly in the south.

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The towns hit included Abbasiya, Shehabiya, Ma'roub, and Deir Qanoun al-Nahr. In addition, airstrikes struck the towns of Ain Qana, Kfar Roummane, Jibsheet, Nahr Sriefa, Toul, Marwaniyeh, and Majdal Silm. Other reports confirmed raids on Ainata, Wadi Zefta, and Taybeh, among other southern villages. 

The Israeli aggression on Lebanon has killed 558 citizens, including 50 children, and wounded 1,835 others, Lebanese Health Minister Firass Abiad said during a press conference on Tuesday. 

According to Abiad, "the Israeli enemy's brutality led to the martyrdom of several members of medical and rescue teams."

This morning, Al Mayadeen's correspondent reported that 116 martyrs have fallen and more than 575 people were wounded as a result of Israeli strikes on northern Bekaa, adding that ICU wards in hospitals are filled to capacity.

Hezbollah undefeated, capable of draining 'Israel': Israeli media

The battle against Hezbollah is long and complex, Israel Hayom wrote, highlighting Hezbollah's ability to drain and exhaust the Israeli occupation. 

In his op-ed, Israeli Reserves General Gershon Hacohen stressed that the occupation was "operating with no strategy" against Hezbollah.

On the other hand, the Islamic Resistance was strategizing and focusing on "preserving the momentum of attrition" in its hands, regardless of whether the Israeli occupation initiated a ground offensive and positioned its forces along the Litani. 

All Hezbollah needs to maintain the state of attrition is a "large enough arsenal of rockets, missiles, and drones, which it already possesses, and to continue launching them toward Israel," the newspaper added. 

Regarding the Israeli public opinion and its stance toward the war on Lebanon, Israel Hayom affirmed that they [settlers] could no longer withstand the dynamic of another war of attrition, describing it as "hopeless". 

In this context, the Israeli media asked, "Has Hezbollah been defeated? Will it surrender? The answer is no," emphasizing that Hezbollah calculates its actions and examines the trajectory of the war with every strike. 

It further warned that the war still has not reached its peak, "it is still at the front and Hezbollah is on its way despite the delay."