Israeli Army: Neutralizing 6 Members of Hezbollah During Clash in Southern Lebanon

Israeli Army Announces Neutralization of 6 Hezbollah Fighters in Bint Jbeil, Southern Lebanon

The Israeli army announced that it carried out a military operation in the town of Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon yesterday, Friday, April 24, 2026, resulting in the neutralization of six Hezbollah fighters during a direct clash that involved an exchange of fire in the area.

According to the military statement, six armed men were spotted operating in the town, which had previously witnessed intense battles before the recent ceasefire was declared.

Details of the Clash in Bint Jbeil and Neutralization of the Fighters

The Israeli army clarified that the clash began immediately upon spotting the armed men, leading to an exchange of fire between Israeli forces and the fighters, resulting in the immediate neutralization of two of them.

The statement added that Israeli forces later targeted the building used by the armed men in the area, resulting in the neutralization of the remaining four fighters, bringing the total number of casualties to six.

Netanyahu Accuses Hezbollah of Attempting to Undermine Peace Efforts with Lebanon

In a related context, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Hezbollah is attempting to undermine efforts aimed at establishing peace between Israel and Lebanon, in his first statement following the extension of the ceasefire.

Netanyahu noted that his country has begun a path towards what he described as a "historic peace" between the two parties, but the field activities of Hezbollah hinder this path.

Israeli Airstrikes on Positions in Deir Ammar, Southern Lebanon

The Israeli army also announced the execution of airstrikes on positions belonging to Hezbollah in the village of Deir Ammar, southern Lebanon, in response to what it described as a "violation of the ceasefire," following the launch of rockets towards the town of Shatula inside Israel.

The army confirmed that the targeted sites were being used to carry out military operations against its forces and against Israel.

Evacuation Warnings for Residents of Deir Ammar Before the Israeli Bombing

Before executing the airstrikes, Israeli army spokesperson Avichai Adraee issued an urgent warning to the residents of Deir Ammar, urging them to evacuate their homes immediately and to stay at least one thousand meters away from the town.

He explained that the presence of military activities by Hezbollah in the area prompted the army to carry out the operations, warning of the continuation of operations in the event of repeated rocket launches.

Location of Deir Ammar and the Tension Line in Southern Lebanon

The town of Deir Ammar is located north of what is known as the "Blue Line" that the Israeli army declared to establish in southern Lebanon after the ceasefire with Hezbollah came into effect, placing it within a sensitive area that has been experiencing tensions in the border region for some time.