Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon’s al-Tuffah region, Markaba: Reports

On February 28, 2026, Israeli air strikes targeted the Iqlim al-Tuffah region and Markaba in southern Lebanon, reportedly hitting Blat and Wadi Barghouti. The Israeli military stated the attacks targeted Hezbollah infrastructure, but reports indicate civilian areas have also been affected. No casualties were immediately reported in the al-Tuffah region, though Israeli aircraft continue to fly over southern Lebanon. These strikes are a violation of the November 2024 ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Recent Israeli strikes in the Bekaa Valley killed a Syrian teenager and wounded 29 others. Since the ceasefire, over 300 people have been killed in Lebanon, including 127 civilians, according to the United Nations.

Israeli airstrikes in eastern Lebanon on Friday, February 21, 2026, killed eight Hezbollah members, according to officials. The strikes occurred in the village of Bednayel and other areas in eastern Lebanon. Mourners gathered in the village of Nabi Sheet on Saturday to carry the coffins of three Hezbollah fighters killed in the strikes. Several people were wounded in the attacks, including Syrian nationals Menisa Taha and Razan al-Jassem, who were being treated at Rayak Hospital. The reason for the strikes was not explicitly stated in the provided text.