From midnight until now, Israel carried out 20 strikes across southern Lebanon, killing 16 civilians and injuring dozens.

• Tayr Dibba: 8 martyrs.

• Deir Qanoun al-Nahr: 4 martyrs.

• Sidon: Drone strike on car, 2 wounded.

• Tyre & Nabatieh districts: Multiple towns hit, rescuers injured ( 4 martyrs ) .

Analysis:

Israel’s army is deliberately targeting civilian zones to break Lebanese resilience and derail both Iran–US negotiations . This escalation reflects Tel Aviv’s intent to keep Lebanon tied to the Iran front, undermining ceasefire efforts.

Axis of Resistance view:

**Hezbollah and allies see this as proof of Israeli weakness. Retaliation will be measured but firm, ensuring deterrence while exposing Israel’s sabotage of diplomacy.