Israel strikes villages, towns in LebanonHEZBOLLAH, HAMAS TARGETS: The house targeted in al-Manara belonged to Sharhabil Sayed, a Hamas leader who was killed by Israel in 2024, the NNA reportedAFP, BEIRUTThe Israeli military on Monday launched strikes on southern and eastern Lebanon, Lebanese state media reported, after warning it would hit what it called Hezbollah and Hamas targets in four villages. It later reported a new series of strikes near the southern towns of Saksakiyeh and Sarafand, without prior warning. Despite a year-old ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, Israel carries out regular strikes on Lebanon, usually saying it is bombing Hezbollah sites and operatives, and occasionally Hamas targets. All four of Monday’s targeted villages are located north of the river. Lebanon’s Cabinet is to meet tomorrow to discuss the army’s progress, while the ceasefire monitoring committee — comprising Lebanon, Israel, the US, France and UN peacekeepers — is also set to meet this week.

Source: Taipei Times January 06, 2026 17:35 UTC