Israeli soldiers near the Israeli-Lebanese border following a Hezbollah drone attack on the northern border on May 19, 2026. The Israeli army warned residents of 12 towns and villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate immediately in anticipation of strikes against Hezbollah, despite the ceasefire in effect. Photo by Jalaa Marey/AFP
Since Tuesday evening, the epicenter of the clashes between Hezbollah and the Israeli army seems to have shifted to the town of Haddatha, located in the Bint Jbeil district, about six kilometers northeast of the eponymous city, formerly a stronghold of the Shiite party, now almost completely occupied and destroyed by Israeli forces. What is happening on the ground in Haddatha? Dozens of Hezbollah statements, one after the other, tout reports from the field in favor of the fighters of the Party of God. However, from the Israeli side, radio silence. Yet, the 401st brigade of the Israeli state reportedly attempted several times to enter Haddatha from the south, indicating that the town likely represents a tactical goal. Sources from our correspondent…
