Israeli Strike on Jwayya Kills Two, Injures Six

On Wednesday, two people were killed and six others injured as Hezbollah and Israel continued to exchange fire, following the deaths of six Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon and injuries in northern Israel the previous day.

A drone targeted a vehicle in Jwayya, a village in the Tyre district, and Israeli artillery struck al-Jebbayn, Mhaybib, Zebqine, and al-Naqoura. The health ministry reported that the drone strike in Jwayya killed two individuals and injured six others. The Israeli army identified the target as Hassan Fares Jishi, a commander in Hezbollah’s anti-tank unit.

Israeli airstrikes also hit the southern towns of Aitaroun, Halta, Kfarkila, and Kounine. Overnight, artillery shelled the outskirts of Shaqra and Baraachit, with flare bombs impacting villages along the blue line. A woman was injured in Shaqra, according to the health ministry.

In retaliation, Hezbollah targeted the al-Raheb and Jal al-Alam posts with artillery shells and later attacked the Malkia post.

On Tuesday, Hezbollah’s drone attacks injured at least 19 people, including six soldiers, in northern Israel. Most injuries were caused by an Israeli interceptor rocket that misfired and hit the ground. New guidelines were issued for northern Israel, advising residents to avoid non-essential activities and stay near safe areas.

In southern Lebanon, Israeli strikes on Tuesday killed six Hezbollah fighters in Mayfadoun and Odaisseh. For the past ten months, Israel and Hezbollah have been engaging in near-daily strikes amid the ongoing Gaza conflict.

Regional efforts continue to prevent a broader war following the recent killings of a senior Hezbollah commander in Lebanon and Hamas’ political leader in Iran. Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah has vowed to retaliate against Israel regardless of the consequences.

Additionally, Israeli warplanes broke the sound barrier over southern Lebanon, Beirut, and Mount Lebanon on Wednesday, a practice that has become routine. On Tuesday, low-flying Israeli military aircraft broke the sound barrier over Beirut before Nasrallah’s speech, causing buildings to shake and increasing anxiety among residents.