Israeli forces demolish elderly care home in southern Lebanon’s Houla
Israeli troops blew up an elderly care facility in Houla, southern Lebanon, amid ongoing cross-border tensions, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency.
Key Takeaways
AILebanon’s National News Agency reported that Israeli forces carried out a demolition targeting an elderly care home in the town of Houla, in the Marjayoun district of southern Lebanon.
Separately, Lebanese media said negotiations over the Lebanese army’s entry into the military facility at “Ali Al-Taher” failed due to Israel’s refusal to withdraw.
The National News Agency, citing Asharq, also reported that Israeli forces shelled areas near Nabatieh in southern Lebanon.
The agency added that the Israeli shelling targeted the towns of Hadatha and Haris in Nabatieh Governorate.
These attacks come amid ongoing Israeli escalation against villages and towns in southern Lebanon, despite an agreement between Beirut and Tel Aviv for a gradual Israeli withdrawal as part of US-mediated negotiations.
Israel occupies areas in southern Lebanon, some since decades ago and others since the 2023–2024 conflict, and has expanded its presence during the current hostilities.