Israeli Forces Escalate Operations in Southern Lebanon With Khiam Blasts and Yohmor Shelling

Israeli forces carried out a series of explosions in the southern Lebanese town of Khiam, while artillery fire targeted Yohmor al-Shaqif, amid continued escalation across several towns in the south.

An estimated seven or eight blasts took place near Al-Mabarrat School in Khiam. The information provided did not specify what was targeted or whether the school sustained damage.

Israeli forces also carried out a large explosion in Khiam. It was not clear whether that blast was included in the estimated total of explosions near the school.

Yohmor al-Shaqif came under artillery shelling, though details about the locations struck and the extent of any damage were not available.

No information on casualties was provided for either town.