Lebanon experienced a tense night as reports emerged just before midnight of Israeli helicopters flying along the Lebanese-Syrian border, apparently attempting to land infantry forces. Hezbollah said it engaged the helicopters and ground troops using what it called “appropriate weapons.”
The incident follows a similar Israeli helicopter operation two days ago near Nabi Chit in the Bekaa Valley, about 70 km from the Israeli border. Unlike routine incursions into southern Lebanon, this was a deep air operation. The Israeli military said the mission aimed to recover the remains of an airman missing in the area for more than 40 years. When troops landed, they came under fire from Hezbollah, prompting the Israeli air force to carry out dozens of strikes within minutes, killing 41 people and wounding more than 40 others.
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The purpose of Monday night’s attempted infiltration remains unclear.
Meanwhile, military operations across Lebanon continue, with southern regions enduring multiple air strikes over the past 24 hours. Among them, a strike on a residential building caused multiple casualties, adding to the rising toll from the ongoing conflict.