The Israeli military conducted airstrikes against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon on August 5, 2026, as negotiations between Israeli and Lebanese officials continued in Rome. An airstrike in the town of Tebnine resulted in one fatality and 11 injuries, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry. Another strike affected the town of al-Mansouri, prompting an evacuation warning from Israeli military spokesperson Lt. Col. Ella Waweya, who advised residents to move at least 1,000 meters away from potential targets.
The airstrikes coincided with the seventh round of negotiations aimed at establishing a lasting peace agreement following a framework signed in June. The discussions are focused on key issues, including Israel's demand for Hezbollah's disarmament and Lebanon's call for a full Israeli withdrawal from occupied territories. Since the ceasefire in June, Israel has maintained control over parts of southern Lebanon and has continued military operations against Hezbollah.
Negotiations have led to the creation of three pilot zones in southern Lebanon, where the Lebanese Armed Forces are responsible for security, aimed at preventing Hezbollah from reestablishing a presence in the area. The current conflict began in March when Hezbollah fired rockets into northern Israel, triggering an Israeli military response.