Israel conducts heavy bombardment across southern Lebanon during Eid holiday

Israeli forces carried out intensive strikes across southern Lebanese towns including Breqaa, Nabatieh, Meifdoun, and areas between Zefta and Deir El Zahrani on May 27, 2026, during Eid celebrations. Lebanon's Ministry of Health characterized the attacks as massacres, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated Israeli forces are operating deep inside Lebanese territory in areas Israel occupies. The bombardment marks some of the heaviest strikes on southern Lebanon in weeks, escalating an ongoing military conflict that has displaced thousands of Lebanese civilians and drawn international concern over civilian casualties. The timing during a major Islamic holiday underscores the intensity of current operations.