Hezbollah fighters engaged in a clash with the Israeli military near the border town of Naqoura in southern Lebanon, as reported by Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) on Wednesday. The NNA stated that there was an exchange of gunfire between the two parties in the Al-Labbouneh area close to Naqoura.
Hezbollah, in a statement, claimed that its forces successfully repelled an Israeli advance in the region around 5 a.m. local time. The group mentioned that their Mujahideen targeted the Israeli forces with artillery shells and rockets, resulting in direct hits and forcing the enemy to retreat.
While Hezbollah provided details of the incident, the Israeli military has not commented specifically on the clash but acknowledged ongoing counter-terrorism activities in Lebanon. Israel's military had recently expanded its operations into southwestern Lebanon, with a ground incursion that began on October 1 primarily focused on the eastern part of the border area.
The escalation of tensions between Hezbollah and the Israeli military in southern Lebanon raises concerns about the potential for further conflict in the region. Both sides have a history of hostilities, and any clashes between them have the potential to escalate into a larger confrontation.
