Reports say Israeli warplanes struck areas near the Lebanese coastal cities of Tire and Saida. The information came from Al Jazeera, the Qatari broadcaster, and was corroborated by RIA News. The strikes were described as targeting al-Kalila, south of Tire, and the zone between Qawsariya al-Siyad and al-Sharqiyah in the southern Saida region, according to the same source.
On January 6, European Union diplomacy chief Josep Borrell traveled to Lebanon to discuss the border situation with Israel, amid concerns that tensions in the area could flare into a broader regional confrontation. The mission underscored the urgency of managing cross-border incidents and preventing a wider escalation that could draw in neighboring states.
Lebanon has repeatedly urged Israel to halt violations of its sovereignty and to withdraw its forces from southern areas. Prime Minister Najib Mikati warned that further deterioration at the border could push the country toward a regional war, stressing the seriousness of the security situation for Lebanon and the broader region.
Earlier statements from Lebanese officials referenced Hezbollah and warned against any move to expand the conflict. Officials cautioned that entering a broader war would carry grave consequences for regional stability and security, urging restraint from all parties involved.