Beirut, May 29 (Petra) – Israeli warplanes have carried out dozens of
destructive airstrikes since early Friday morning on several villages
and towns in the districts of Nabatieh, Bint Jbeil, Tyre and Zahrani
in southern Lebanon.

The attacks coincided with a large-scale displacement of residents
from the towns and villages of Ansariyeh, Khraibeh, Shabriha,
Sarafand, Adloun and Bisariya in the Sidon district, following
Israeli warnings ordering residents to evacuate their homes
immediately and move north of the Zahrani River.

A Lebanese security source told Petra’s correspondent in Beirut that
one person was killed in the airstrikes targeting the town of Deir
Qanoun al-Nahr, while two others were wounded in Sarafand.

The source added that a UNIFIL convoy consisting of approximately 100
vehicles departed southern Lebanon heading toward the Bekaa Valley
via the Dahr al-Ahmar–al-Rafid route.

In a statement issued Friday, UNIFIL warned of a significant
deterioration in the security situation, citing escalating
hostilities, repeated violations along the Blue Line and a concerning
risk of further escalation.

UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Diodato
Abagnara said: “Even under these complex circumstances, peacekeepers
continue to carry out their duties efficiently and with dedication,
using liaison and coordination mechanisms to help de-escalate
tensions, facilitate the movement of humanitarian aid where possible
and help create conditions for stability.”

Abagnara stressed that the political and diplomatic track remains the
only viable solution to the conflict, emphasising that UNIFIL remains
committed to supporting the parties in restoring a cessation of
hostilities and creating the conditions necessary for a permanent
ceasefire.

//Petra// AK