Israel and Hezbollah are clashing along a strategic river in southern Lebanon, following overnight strikes across the country, multiple outlets report. The fighting centers on the Zahrani river area as Israeli ground activity pushes farther north. PBS NewsHour reports the clashes occur amid preparations for renewed Israeli-Lebanese talks in Washington in the coming days. Egypt Independent similarly says delegations from both sides are preparing for another round of negotiations, with talks scheduled to resume on Tuesday, while also reporting continued overnight exchange of strikes in southern Lebanon.
Several reports describe Israeli military actions affecting civilians. Egypt Independent cites an Israeli military spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, ordering residents of Nabatieh to evacuate to north of the Zahrani river. Courthouse News notes that Beirut has been spared from strikes since the start of a ceasefire, but fear increases as the latest moves unfold in the south.
Overall, the sources describe continued hostilities between Israeli forces and Hezbollah after overnight strikes, alongside concurrent diplomatic efforts involving Lebanese and Israeli delegations meeting in Washington.
