Summary Israel claims encirclement of Bint Jbeil, reports heavy Hezbollah resistance amid ongoing ground offensive in southern Lebanon region.
TEL AVIV (Dunya News) - Israel has claimed that it has fully encircled the key southern Lebanese city of Bint Jbeil, stating that complete control of the area could be achieved within days.
According to the Israeli military, more than 100 Hezbollah fighters have been killed in the past week. However, these claims have not been independently verified.
Arab media reports say Israel’s 98th Division has completed the siege of Bint Jbeil and launched a ground offensive. The forces have reportedly blocked all entry and exit routes to the city, cutting off reinforcements.
Meanwhile, Hezbollah continues to resist with rocket and drone attacks. Bint Jbeil is considered a strategically important city in Lebanon, located only about five kilometers from the Israeli border.
