Beirut: The Israeli army renewed its attacks on several villages and towns in southern Lebanon on Thursday, intensifying tensions along the border region.

According to the Lebanese National News Agency, Israeli warplanes carried out 13 airstrikes across the Sidon area, targeting the outskirts of Shamstar, Roumin, Houmin, Sarafand, and Bisariyeh. Additional raids hit Bnaafoul, while drones struck the road between Sharqiya and Kawthariyeh al Siyad and dropped incendiary bombs on Deirantar in the Bint Jbeil district.

Mock raids were also conducted at low altitudes over southern regions, including Nabatieh al Fawqa, where an Israeli drone launched a raid on the Ali al Taher area. Meanwhile, Israeli forces used machine guns in a large-scale combing operation on the outskirts of Khiyam.

The renewed strikes come as Israeli forces continue to maintain positions at several points along the border, despite earlier agreements for withdrawal and repeated Lebanese complaints of ongoing violations.