Israeli forces carried out 40 attacks on villages and towns south of the Litani River on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, according to local reports. The assaults, which included warplane raids, drone strikes, and explosions, resulted in multiple casualties, including civilians and first responders.
The attacks come amid heightened tensions in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, with Israeli Aggression expanding in southern Lebanon despite international diplomatic efforts.
Timeline of Attacks (as reported until 9:00 PM local time)
The first major incident occurred around 12:15 AM, when Israeli warplanes raided the town of Deir Qanoun Ras Al-Ain, striking a residential building.
Early morning strikes continued with a 4:00 AM warplane raid on Kharbet Selem, which caused no reported injuries. At 5:23 AM, a drone targeted the first aid point of the Civil Defense team from the Islamic Health Authority in Arzoun, again with no injuries.
The deadliest reported incident took place at 6:00 AM on the Al-Mayadeen road in the Al-Housh area. Warplanes struck three motorcycles in an orchard belonging to Nabil Basma, killing six people — four Syrians and two Palestinians.
Throughout the morning and afternoon, multiple towns came under fire:
▪️8:15 AM: Drone strike on a car in Qana, causing injuries.
▪️9:12 AM: Drone raid on Tibnin, injuring one person.
▪️Repeated warplane raids and explosions hit Debbin between 10:12 AM and 12:52 PM, with at least eight separate raids and several explosions reported in the town.
▪️11:38 AM: Strikes on Frun and Al-Ghandouriyah.
▪️12:58 PM: Drone strike on Shahour, one injury.
▪️1:22 PM: A drone targeted an ambulance from the Civil Defense of the Islamic Risala Scouts on the road to Maaroub, killing three people.
Later in the day, additional strikes targeted:
▪️Deir Amess (2:39 PM, drone).
▪️Al-Housh road near the Italian Hospital (4:12 PM, drone; 4:14 PM, warplane on a house).
▪️Ain Baal (4:21 PM, drone, one injury).
▪️Burj Qalawiyah (5:41 PM, drone).
▪️Barish (5:48 PM and 7:28 PM warplanes; 8:07 PM drone), with injuries reported.
▪️Haris (6:53 PM and 7:41 PM warplanes).
▪️Al-Ghandouriyah (6:54 PM, two warplane raids).
▪️Beit Yahoun (7:01 PM), Shahabiyah (7:23 PM), and Al-Tiri (7:52 PM).
Summary of Assaults
According to the compiled data:
▪️Warplane raids: 26
▪️Drone raids: 10
▪️Explosions: 4
▪️Artillery shelling: 0
▪️Total attacks: 40
Casualties included at least 9 confirmed deaths (6 in the early morning strike and 3 in the ambulance attack), with several others injured across various locations. Some strikes reportedly hit near civilian infrastructure, including emergency centers and medical facilities.
This wave of attacks reflects the persistent violence in southern Lebanon, where Israeli forces continue operations against alleged Hezbollah targets, while local sources emphasize the impact on civilians, first responders, and residential areas.
International observers and diplomatic channels remain engaged as both sides navigate fragile ceasefire discussions amid recurring escalations. Further updates on casualties and damage are expected as assessments continue.
