Israeli forces launch overnight air raids across southern Lebanon

Israeli forces launched a series of air raids and artillery attacks across southern Lebanon overnight, with shelling reported in several towns despite a ceasefire, Lebanon’s National News Agency reported. In Nabatieh governorate, attacks were reported in Nabatieh al-Fawqa, Zoutar al-Sharqiyah and Khallet Mayfadoun, while the Bint Jbeil district saw attacks on Beit Lif, Hadatha and the outskirts of Baraachit. Israeli military vehicles were also seen patrolling Baraachit, Hadatha, Beit Yahoun and Mays al-Jabal, NNA reported. Artillery fire targeted Wadi al-Salouqi and areas outside Touline in Marjeyoun, while machine-gun fire was reported in Sarbine, Hadatha, the outskirts of Mays al-Jabal and Wadi Zibqine. An Israeli military vehicle drives past houses destroyed by Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, seen from northern Israel, 20 September 2026 (Jalaa Marey/AFP)