The Lebanese National News Agency said Israeli forces carried out a series of demolition actions in the south of Lebanon on Friday, targeting sites in the towns of al‑Mansouri and Khiam. The operations were reported as part of ongoing cross‑border hostilities.
In a separate incident, the Lebanese Health Ministry accused the Israeli military of setting fire to Meiss El‑Jabal Hospital, a state‑run facility that had recently undergone extensive renovation and was equipped with modern medical equipment to serve residents near the border. The ministry described the blaze as a deliberate act intended to deprive civilians of essential health services.
According to the ministry, the fire resulted in extensive damage to the hospital’s infrastructure, undermining its capacity to provide care to the local population. The ministry’s statement, relayed by Quds News Network, characterises the incident as a serious breach of international humanitarian law.
The demolition activities and the hospital fire occurred amid heightened tensions along the Israel‑Lebanon frontier, where both sides have exchanged fire and artillery in recent weeks. Lebanese authorities have called for an investigation into the incidents, emphasizing the impact on civilian safety and the provision of medical assistance.
The Middle East Eye, which compiled the live‑blog updates, noted that the hospital’s destruction follows a pattern of attacks on civilian facilities in the region. No casualty figures were released at the time of reporting, and the Lebanese government has not yet provided details on the extent of the damage beyond the statements from the health ministry.
International observers have urged restraint from all parties and called for adherence to the rules governing armed conflict, particularly the protection of medical infrastructure. The situation remains fluid, with both Israeli and Lebanese officials monitoring developments closely.
Reporting attribution: based on reporting by Middle East Eye — original source: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-forces-carry-out-demolitions-lebanon-set-fire-hospital.