Lebanon : Zionist air raids target several villages across the south in unprecedented escalation
BEIRUT – The Zionist warplanes launched large-scale airstrikes in southern Lebanon in the early hours of Sunday.
Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) reported that the Zionist aircraft was hovering at low altitude above Sidon and the southern regions. It previously targeted the Chqif Castle on the river bank, Zoutar, the outskirts of the town of Ain Qana, Kfar Fila, Louaizeh, Bsalia, and Kfar Melki.
Additionally, the raids reached the Bir Kalb area in Jabal al-Rayhan and the outskirts of the towns of Sajd, Kfar Fila, and Sarba. The occupying forces also carried out illuminating flares over the border villages adjacent to the Blue Line.
The offensive caused severe damage to property, crops, and infrastructure, particularly affecting electricity and water networks.
In this context, Prime Minister Najib Mikati has summoned the Ministerial Emergency Committee for a meeting scheduled for 10:30 a.m. (local time) at his residence in Beirut. This meeting is being held in response to the recent developments over the past hours. He has also extended the invitation to all ministers who are able to attend to engage in further consultations, according to the NNA.
