Hezbollah launches three operations against Israeli forces after a deadly strike killed civilians, including journalist Amal Khalil, in southern Lebanon.
Key Developments
- Hezbollah carries out three operations on Thursday targeting Israeli occupation forces in southern Lebanon.
- Attacks follow Israeli strike in al-Tiri that killed three, including journalist Amal Khalil.
- Israeli violations of the ceasefire continue across multiple southern towns.
Hezbollah Launches Coordinated Operations
The Lebanese Resistance in Lebanon, Hezbollah, announced on Thursday that it carried out three military operations targeting Israeli forces in southern Lebanon, in response to ongoing ceasefire violations and attacks on civilians.
According to the Lebanese news platform Al Mayadeen, the first operation took place at 6:00 AM, when Hezbollah fighters targeted a gathering of Israeli soldiers in the town of Taybeh using what it described as “appropriate weapons.”
A second operation followed at 10:00 AM, targeting another Israeli military gathering in the same area using a one-way attack drone.
At 10:30 AM, Hezbollah announced a third operation, stating that its fighters successfully shot down an Israeli reconnaissance drone over the town of Majdal Zoun, in response to continued violations of Lebanese airspace.
⭕️ Hezbollah’s Military Media in Lebanon has released a new video addressed to the Israeli occupation army and settlers, carrying the message:
“The nightmare is returning… it has already returned.” pic.twitter.com/WK3E3idnvK
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) April 21, 2026
Response to Deadly Strike in Al-Tiri
Hezbollah said the operations were carried out “in defense of Lebanon and its people” and in direct response to an Israeli strike on the southern town of Al-Tiri on Wednesday.
According to Al Mayadeen, the attack killed three civilians, including journalist Amal Khalil, and wounded others, among them journalist Zeinab Faraj.
The strike targeted a vehicle in the town, followed by a second air raid in the same area that resulted in additional injuries.
According to reports, Israeli occupation forces obstructed ambulance access to the scene, delaying evacuation efforts. The Lebanese Red Cross later transported the wounded, while search operations continued for Amal Khalil, whose body was recovered hours later.
The operations come amid ongoing Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement that came into effect at midnight between Thursday and Friday under a 10-day truce.
According to Al Myadeen, Israeli occupation forces have continued to carry out airstrikes, artillery shelling, and demolition operations across southern Lebanon, targeting towns including Khiam, Bint Jbeil, Aitaroun, Rashaf, and Shamaa.
In a separate incident, a drone strike in Yahmar al-Shaqif killed two people and injured two others, according to Lebanon’s Ministry of Health.
Al Jazeera’s Heidi Pett says journalist Amal Khalil received threats from an Israeli WhatsApp number during the last war, warning her to stop reporting or leave Lebanon “if she wanted her head to remain on her shoulders,” before being killed today in an Israeli attack. pic.twitter.com/7xchF52Xf4
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) April 22, 2026
Israeli media, cited by Al Mayadeen, reported at least five recent incidents involving Hezbollah operations in southern Lebanon, including explosive device attacks on military convoys, rocket fire, and drone launches.
A correspondent for Israeli army radio said these were only the confirmed incidents, suggesting additional operations may have taken place without official acknowledgment.
Hezbollah has reiterated that its fighters remain on high alert, warning that it will continue to respond to any Israeli violations of the ceasefire.
(PC, Al Mayadeen)
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