Israeli warplanes conducted overnight airstrikes on multiple locations in southern and eastern Lebanon on March 10, 2026, according to reports from Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA). The attacks targeted towns in the south, including Almajadel, Shaqra, and Srifa, as well as areas in the Bekaa Valley in the east, amid the ongoing cross-border conflict with the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group.

The strikes mark a continuation of intensified Israeli military operations in Lebanese territory since the escalation of hostilities in late 2023, initially triggered by Hezbollah's rocket fire in solidarity with Hamas following the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel. Israel has consistently stated that its actions aim to neutralise Hezbollah infrastructure, missile stockpiles, and command positions near the border, while preventing the group from rebuilding its military capabilities in violation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701.

Lebanese state media described the raids as hitting civilian-populated areas, though no immediate casualty figures were released in early reports. The NNA noted that the strikes occurred during the night, with explosions reported in the specified southern villages and across parts of the Bekaa Valley, a Hezbollah stronghold where the group maintains a significant military presence and supply routes from Syria.

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The latest attacks come against the backdrop of a fragile and repeatedly violated ceasefire framework that has failed to fully halt exchanges of fire. Hezbollah has continued periodic rocket and drone launches into northern Israel, while Israeli forces have carried out targeted strikes and ground incursions in southern Lebanon to degrade the group's capabilities. Civilian infrastructure, including homes, roads, and agricultural land in border villages, has frequently been affected, exacerbating Lebanon's already severe economic and humanitarian crisis.

International mediators, including the United States, France, and the United Nations, have urged both sides to respect the terms of the November 2024 ceasefire agreement and avoid actions that could lead to a wider regional war. However, violations have persisted on both sides, with Israel accusing Hezbollah of rearming and repositioning forces south of the Litani River, and Hezbollah claiming its operations are defensive responses to Israeli aggression.

The overnight raids follow a pattern of Israeli strikes focusing on Hezbollah-linked targets in both southern Lebanon—close to the Israeli border—and the eastern Bekaa region, where the group has historically stored weapons and coordinated with Iranian allies. Lebanese authorities and Hezbollah have not yet issued detailed responses to the specific incidents reported by NNA.

As the conflict enters its third year with no comprehensive political resolution in sight, the repeated airstrikes continue to raise concerns about civilian safety, displacement in border communities, and the risk of further escalation involving Iran and its regional proxies. The situation remains highly volatile, with both sides maintaining active military postures despite intermittent diplomatic efforts to stabilise the border.

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