Israeli Troops Advance in Southern Lebanon Amid Heavy Airstrikes
Israeli ground forces advanced near the southern Lebanese village of Kfar Tebnit, attempting to secure the strategic Ali Taher hill, prompting the Lebanese Armed Forces to withdraw from a nearby base. Concurrently, Israel launched an intense wave of airstrikes across the Tyre, Jezzine, and Nabatieh districts after issuing evacuation warnings for 20 towns. Five people were killed in the strikes, including Ali Badie, the mayor of the Ar Rihan municipality. Hezbollah fighters engaged advancing Israeli troops with fiber-optic drones.
Date: June 13, 2026
Location: Nabatieh / South Governorate, Lebanon
Conflict: Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
Category: ground battle
Severity: CRITICAL
Casualties reported: 5
Source: The Washington Post / Associated Press