Overnight Airstrikes and Shelling as Clashes Resume in Bint Jbeil
4/16/2026 8:15:46 AM
Heavy clashes resumed in the morning in the town of Bint Jbeil between Hezbollah fighters and Israeli army forces, particularly along the stadium axis, with participation from warplanes and helicopters. Intermittent fighting was also reported at the town’s entrances and along the vocational school axis, while Israeli forces blew up houses at the entrance to the main market.
At dawn, Israeli warplanes carried out an airstrike on the town of Tebnine, causing severe damage to a hospital. Another strike targeted an office belonging to a Palestinian organization in the Burj el-Shemali camp.
The National News Agency also reported that Israeli aircraft struck the towns of Khiam and Debbine overnight, alongside artillery shelling of the area.
Later at night, Lebanese Army patrols moved toward Marjayoun square following reports of an Israeli force inside, but it was later confirmed that no troops were present.
At dawn, Israeli warplanes carried out an airstrike on the town of Tebnine, causing severe damage to a hospital. Another strike targeted an office belonging to a Palestinian organization in the Burj el-Shemali camp.
The National News Agency also reported that Israeli aircraft struck the towns of Khiam and Debbine overnight, alongside artillery shelling of the area.
Later at night, Lebanese Army patrols moved toward Marjayoun square following reports of an Israeli force inside, but it was later confirmed that no troops were present.