Hezbollah Launches Drone Strikes And Missiles On Israeli Military Positions Near Nahariya
Key Takeaways
- Liman barracks north of Nahariya hit by a drone swarm.
- Two drone strikes reported on Israeli army positions near Nahariya.
- Islamic Resistance targets artillery, infrastructure, and bases along Golan and Akko.
Hezbollah Drone Strikes
Hezbollah's Islamic Resistance fighters launched a series of drone strikes and missile attacks on Israeli military positions and settlements in northern Israel.
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The attacks included a swarm of loitering drones targeting the Liman barracks north of Nahariya.

Hezbollah claimed its fighters carried out 39 military operations over 24 hours.
The Lebanese armed group also reported intercepting Israeli drones and warplanes with surface-to-air missiles.
The strikes were part of a continued response to the ongoing attacks.
Casualties and Hospital Strain
Lebanon's Tebnine Government Hospital was under severe strain after being damaged in two separate strikes.
11 health workers were injured and critical equipment suffered significant damage.
The WHO recorded 133 attacks on health care with 88 deaths and 206 injuries since the start of the conflict.
Fifteen hospitals and seven primary healthcare centres were damaged.
Residents in southern Lebanon were advised to evacuate.
Netanyahu's Statement and Talks
Netanyahu said Israeli forces were continuing targeted operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
“Al‑Quds News Agency – Update The Islamic Resistance continues to carry out its military operations against sites and gatherings of the Israeli enemy army, targeting artillery positions, infrastructure, and military barracks, in addition to gatherings of soldiers and armored vehicles along the front, with rocket weapons and loitering attack drones”
He described Bint Jbeil as a key Hezbollah stronghold.
Israel was holding rare talks with Lebanon aimed at dismantling Hezbollah.
The talks were ongoing with the security cabinet expected to review ceasefire prospects.
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