Israeli forces used phosphorus shells during shelling of several towns in southern Lebanon on Friday, Lebanon’s state news agency NNA reported.
Pakistan’s English daily The Express Tribune reported on Saturday, September 26, that Israeli forces shelled the outskirts of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah, Mayfadoun and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in Nabatieh district.
Phosphorus shells were used in Nabatieh al-Fawqa. Israel later attacked Zawtar al-Sharqiyah again with similar shells.
Shelling was also carried out in Tyre district. The targets of the attacks were Wadi Jibqin and the outskirts of Haris and Hadatha.
Meanwhile, Lebanese army experts defused two unexploded bombs dropped by Israeli forces in Majdal Selm and al-Ghandouriyah in Marjayoun and Bint Jbeil districts. The two bombs were later moved to a safe place.
Lebanese authorities said at least 4 thousand 386 people have been killed and 12 thousand 407 injured in Israeli attacks since the beginning of March. More than 10 lakh people have been displaced.
Attacks are continuing despite a framework agreement reached in June. That agreement provides for the gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops from occupied Lebanese territory. In exchange, the Lebanese army is to be deployed there and Hezbollah disarmed.
Peace in southern Lebanon still ‘rare’
The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, UNIFIL, recently said peace in southern Lebanon is still “rare.” It also said political will from the parties concerned is needed to permanently end the conflict.
The remarks were made on the occasion of the International Day of Peace, observed on September 21. An event was held Monday evening at UNIFIL headquarters in Naqoura, southern Lebanon, to mark the day. UNIFIL said, “Today, peace in southern Lebanon is still rare. But hope for peace remains.”
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