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LEBANON (JAN. 5, 2026) (ANADOLU - ACCESS ALL)

1. MOMENT OF ISRAELI STRIKE ON RESIDENTIAL AREAS / SMOKE RISING AFTER EXPLOSION LEBANON - JAN. 5, 2026: The Israeli army launched airstrikes targeting the southern towns of Kfarhata, Anan, Ain al-Tineh, and Manara in eastern Lebanon on Monday, Jan. 5.

The attacks came shortly after the army issued evacuation orders for residents in the four towns, citing alleged Hezbollah and Hamas infrastructure.

The state news agency NNA reported that an Israeli strike on Manara destroyed a house and caused heavy damage to surrounding buildings and vehicles, while artillery shelling targeted the Wadi Alma al-Shaab border area.

The outlet said two Israeli aircraft also flew at medium altitude over the eastern sector of southern Lebanon, particularly above Marjayoun, Khiam and nearby towns.

An Israeli drone also dropped bombs on a poultry farm near a home in the town of Khiam, destroying the facility without causing injuries, NNA said.

Monday’s strikes were the latest Israeli violation of the ceasefire that ended more than a year of cross-border attacks amid the war in Gaza. More than 4,000 people were killed, and 17,000 others were injured.

Israeli media reported that the Israeli military has completed preparations for a possible large-scale attack targeting Hezbollah positions if the Lebanese government and army fail to dismantle the group’s weapons.

Under the ceasefire, the Israeli army was supposed to withdraw from southern Lebanon this January, but it only partially pulled out and continues to maintain a military presence at five border outposts.