Israeli airstrikes hit southern Lebanon
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In the latest escalation, the IOF launched a series of airstrikes targeting the outskirts of Al-Qlayleh and Ansar, as well as the region between Jannata, Barish, and Maaroub.
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Smoke rises after an Israeli airstrike targeted a village in southern Lebanon. (Social media)
Israeli warplanes launched a series of airstrikes across southern Lebanon on Sunday morning, striking the outskirts of Al-Qlayleh and Ansar, as well as the area between Jannata, Barish, and Maaroub, Al Mayadeen's correspondent reported.
Another strike targeted the riverside area between Hallousiyeh and Zrariyeh.
The latest escalation follows an Israeli air raid on Saturday night that hit the town of Qusaya in eastern Lebanon’s Bekaa region.
Meanwhile, along the tense border, Israeli forces opened fire on a car on the outskirts of Houla before setting it ablaze. No casualties were reported.
It is worth noting that Israeli occupation forces continue to breach Resolution 1701 and the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon, particularly in the frontline villages along the border with occupied Palestine, despite the expiration of the withdrawal deadline.
Lebanon holds massive funeral for Sayyed Nasrallah, Sayyed Safieddine
Today's Israeli attacks coincide with a massive influx of people from across Lebanon and around the world to Beirut, where they are gathering to honor the martyrs Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and Sayyed Hashem Safieddine.
Since before the crack of dawn, the streets of the Lebanese capital have been flooded with mourners arriving from all regions. By 6:00 AM local time, Beirut’s Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium was already filled with participants, some of whom spent the night outdoors to secure a place at the ceremony.
The funeral procession is scheduled to begin at 1:00 PM local time (11:00 GMT) at the stadium, where the coffins of the two leaders will arrive in a specially designed vehicle. Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem is expected to deliver a speech before the procession moves toward Sayyed Nasrallah’s final resting place on the outskirts of Beirut’s Southern Suburb.
Giant portraits of Sayyed Nasrallah and Sayyed Safieddine have been hung on the exterior walls of the stadium and along the roads leading to the funeral site. Thousands of additional seats have been arranged inside the venue to accommodate the massive turnout.
The organizing committee has confirmed the participation of official delegations from Lebanon and abroad, with representatives from 79 countries attending in both official and popular capacities. High-ranking figures from Iran, Iraq, and other nations are also present.
Processions, both on foot and in vehicles, have also emerged in Beirut’s Southern Suburb as Lebanon and the wider Arab and Islamic world bid farewell to two leaders who played a crucial role in the resistance movement, particularly in support of the Palestinian cause.
