Israel Sustains Attacks Across Southern Lebanon Amid Rising Tensions

Middle Eastern outlets focus on Lebanese civilian deaths and the destruction of religious and residential sites, portraying Israel as a serial violator of the ceasefire. Reports stress that women and children are among the dead and that places like a Christian monastery and a nuns’ school have been hit. This block argues that Israel is applying in Lebanon the same tactics used in Gaza, and expects Hezbollah and other groups to justify further attacks as self-defence.

• •Middle Eastern reports say Israeli strikes between 2026-04-30 and 2026-05-01 killed at least 29 Lebanese, including women and children.
• •Regional outlets report that an Israeli attack demolished a Christian monastery and a nuns’ school in southern Lebanon.
• •Commentary in this block describes Israel as a serial truce violator that continues attacks despite a declared ceasefire.
• •Middle Eastern coverage argues that Israeli tactics in southern Lebanon mirror those used in Gaza, including heavy air strikes on built-up areas.
• •Reports from this block say repeated civilian casualties will push Hezbollah and allied groups to intensify cross-border attacks.