Shafaq News- Beirut

Israel dismantled more than 50 Hezbollah-linked sites in southern Lebanon, the Israeli Army reported on Saturday, while ordering evacuations in nine southern towns ahead of planned strikes, as cross-border exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah continued.

According to military spokesperson Avichay Adraee, the Israeli Army confirmed that several Hezbollah militants operating near its forces in southern Lebanon were killed.

Lebanese media outlets relayed that dozens of Israeli airstrikes hit multiple areas across the south since the morning. Targets included a vehicle in Kfar Djal, as well as sites in Choukin, Kfar Shuba, and the outskirts of Kafra. No casualties were recorded, though extensive material damage was reported.

Three people were killed when another attack hit a house in Al-Breiza. From March 2 to May 1, Israel has killed 2,618 people and injured 8,094 others, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry.

Meanwhile, Hezbollah indicated that it responded to “repeated Israeli ceasefire violations” by launching a swarm drone assault on Israeli forces in the southern town of Al-Bayyada, confirming “direct hits.” In a series of statements, the group disclosed operations on gatherings of soldiers and vehicles near the Musa Abbas complex in Bint Jbeil, and in Adshit al-Qusayr using artillery fire and explosive drones.

Hezbollah also asserted hitting an Israeli Hummer vehicle in Al-Taybeh, and a Merkava tank in Rshaf.