Israeli soldiers reach Nabatieh, one of southern Lebanon’s biggest cities
Israeli soldiers have advanced into Nabatieh, a significant city in southern Lebanon, marking a notable escalation in the ongoing conflict. This is the first time Israeli forces have crossed the Litani River since 2006, raising concerns about the city's fate. As evacuation orders are issued for nearby villages, the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate amid ongoing peace talks between Lebanon and Israel.
- ▪Israeli military forces have crossed the Litani River for the first time since 2006.
- ▪Nabatieh is a key city for southern Lebanon's economy and a symbol of resistance.
- ▪Evacuation orders have been issued for at least 10 villages in southern Lebanon.
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News|Israel attacks LebanonIsraeli soldiers reach Nabatieh, one of southern Lebanon’s biggest citiesIsrael’s military has advanced beyond Lebanon’s Litani River for the first time since 2006.ListenListen (4 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoA photo taken from the Marjayoun area in southern Lebanon after an Israeli air strike on the village of Kfar Tibnit [AFP]By Daniel Khalili-Tari and AnadoluPublished On 30 May 202630 May 2026Israel’s military has advanced beyond the Litani River in southern Lebanon for the first time since 2006 and appear poised to encircle the major city of Nabatieh.Senior Lebanese military sources on Saturday told the Turkish state news agency Anadolu that Israeli forces had…
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