Displaced Lebanese watch Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon pilot zones

Al Jazeera journalist Ali Hashem described the scene as “you can’t do anything. Just stand here and watch,” while observing Israeli airstrikes that struck residential areas near his hometown on Tuesday. The attacks, part of a broader military operation launched earlier this week, targeted several neighborhoods, causing damage to homes and infrastructure and prompting evacuations of dozens of families.

The strikes come amid intensified fighting between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants in the region, which officials say aim to neutralize rocket launch sites and underground tunnels. Local authorities reported multiple casualties and a growing humanitarian need, while humanitarian agencies called for unhindered access to deliver aid. As the conflict continues, residents remain under curfew and the international community has urged both sides to de‑escalate and protect civilians.