Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Israel Strikes Southern Lebanon After Hezbollah Drone Launch
Israel said it attacked places in southern Lebanon early Sunday.
The Israeli military said Hezbollah had launched two drones at Israeli soldiers.
The soldiers were in an area Israel called a security zone.
Israel also warned people near a building in Arab Salim to leave.
Israel said Hezbollah was using the building.
Hezbollah did not immediately respond to the claim.
Israel said it had also attacked Hezbollah weapon storage facilities on Friday.
The strikes show that tensions between Israel and Hezbollah remain high.
The Israeli military said it struck southern Lebanon early Sunday.
Israel said the strikes followed Hezbollah’s launch of two drones at Israeli soldiers.
The soldiers were stationed in an area Israel had declared a security zone.
Israel warned residents near a building in Arab Salim that it would strike the site.
The military said the building was being used by Hezbollah; the group did not immediately comment.
- Who
- The Israeli military and Hezbollah.
- What
- Israel said it struck southern Lebanon after Hezbollah launched two drones at Israeli soldiers.
- When
- Early Sunday; Israel also reported strikes on Friday.
- Where
- Southern Lebanon, including the town of Arab Salim.
- Why
- The Israeli military said the strikes were retaliation for the drone launch and targeted sites it said were used by Hezbollah.
- Reported drone launches
- Two drones, according to the Israeli military.
- Israeli target area
- Southern Lebanon.
- Evacuation warning
- Israel warned areas near a building in Arab Salim.
- Israeli allegation
- The building was being used by Hezbollah.
- Earlier strikes
- Israel said it struck Hezbollah weapon storage facilities on Friday.
- Hezbollah response
- There was no immediate comment from Hezbollah.