The Israeli military continued its attacks in southern Lebanon on Friday, September 25, 2026, launching artillery strikes across multiple towns in the Nabatieh governorate and utilizing phosphorus shells, according to an official Lebanese source.
Israeli Artillery and Phosphorus Shell Strikes in Nabatieh and Tyre
The National News Agency of Lebanon reported that intermittent artillery fire targeted the outskirts of the towns of Zawtar al-Sharqiyyeh, Mifdoun, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in the Nabatieh district. The agency stated that the Israeli military deployed internationally banned phosphorus shells during the bombardment of Nabatieh al-Fawqa. Later in the day, the strikes resumed on the outskirts of Zawtar al-Sharqiyyeh using similar munitions. Meanwhile, in the Tyre district, artillery targeted Wadi Zibqeen along with the outskirts of Haris and Haddatha. Additional reporting highlights that these strikes mirrored operations in districts like Bint Jebail and Marjayoun, where towns such as Bayout al-Siyad faced widespread destruction from continuous military demolitions, as noted by the official news agency.
Munitions Clearance by the Lebanese Army
Amid ongoing military actions, specialized units of the Lebanese Army moved to secure unexploded ordnance across southern districts. The official news agency confirmed that military engineers dismantled two unexploded aerial bombs left behind by Israeli operations in the towns of Majdal Silim within the Marjayoun district and Ghandouriyeh within the Bint Jebail district. Both items were safely transported to a secure location for proper disposal. This technical intervention underscores the persistent physical hazards remaining in residential and agricultural peripheries across the south.
Did You Know? The Israeli military has maintained a localized presence in southern Lebanon spanning decades, with additional territory seized during the 2023–2024 conflict and further ground incursions pushing over 10 kilometers deep during the ongoing military campaign that began on March 2.
Casualties and Scale of the Ongoing Conflict
According to Lebanese authorities, the military campaign that commenced on March 2 has resulted in at least 4 آلاف و386 deaths, 12 ألفا و407 injuries, and the displacement of more than one million residents. The persistent hostilities continue despite a framework agreement signed on June 26 under U.S. sponsorship, which outlines a gradual Israeli withdrawal paired with the deployment of the Lebanese army and the disarmament of armed groups. Despite this diplomatic framework, ground incursions, artillery exchanges, and unexploded munitions continue to define the operational reality across the southern border regions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What specific areas were targeted in the Nabatieh governorate?
The outskirts of Zawtar al-Sharqiyyeh, Mifdoun, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa were subjected to intermittent artillery and phosphorus shell fire.
What types of munitions did the Lebanese army handle?
A specialized unit of the Lebanese Army dismantled two unexploded aerial bombs found in the towns of Majdal Silim and Ghandouriyeh.
What are the overall casualty figures since March?
Lebanese authorities report at least 4 آلاف و386 deaths, 12 ألفا و407 injuries, and over one million displaced persons since the military campaign began on March 2.
How will these ongoing military violations and unexploded ordnance clearance operations impact the eventual return of displaced residents to southern Lebanon?
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