An Israeli drone attack on Saturday, 5 July 2025, struck the southern Lebanese town of Bint Jbeil, killing one person and wounding two others. The incident was confirmed by the Lebanese Ministry of Health and comes amid rising tensions along the Lebanon-Israel border, which have escalated since the onset of Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza.

Multiple Strikes Target Southern Lebanon

According to local sources, another Israeli drone strike targeted the town of Shebaa earlier the same day. While no casualty numbers were immediately reported in that incident, the attacks appear to form part of an intensifying pattern of Israeli aerial operations targeting southern Lebanese territory.

Casualties and Local Response

The strike in Bint Jbeil caused significant concern among local residents, who have seen a spike in drone activity over recent weeks. The Lebanese Red Cross and civil defense teams responded quickly to the scene, transferring the injured to nearby medical centers for treatment. Security forces have cordoned off the area, and investigations are ongoing.

Context: Gaza Conflict Fuels Regional Escalation

These cross-border drone strikes come as Israel continues its military offensive in Gaza, which has triggered broader regional consequences. Overnight on the same day, at least 29 people were reported killed in Israeli air raids across Gaza, further exacerbating tensions with Lebanon and other neighboring countries.

Observers warn that sustained Israeli actions in Lebanon risk opening a new front in an already volatile environment. Southern Lebanon, particularly towns like Bint Jbeil and Shebaa, has historically been a flashpoint in previous rounds of conflict involving Israeli forces and armed groups in Lebanon.