IDF Strikes Hezbollah Weapons Cache in Southern Lebanon Amid Ongoing Cross-Border Hostilities

On Saturday night the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) struck a Hezbollah weapons depot in the Sejoud area of southern Lebanon, about twelve kilometres north of Beaufort Castle. The depot was hit after an explosive-laden drone was launched toward IDF forces in the security zone; the drone attack caused no injuries. The IDF said the strikes also hit sites used by Hezbollah to launch drones and anti-tank missiles.

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Since the Israeli offensive began on March 2, Lebanese authorities have reported over 4,300 deaths, more than 12,000 injuries and roughly one million displaced people. The conflict follows a U.S.–brokered framework agreement signed on June 26, which calls for an Israeli withdrawal from occupied Lebanese territory and the deployment of the Lebanese army to disarm non-state armed groups, including Hezbollah.

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• March 2 – Israeli attacks on Lebanon begin.

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• June 26 – Framework agreement signed.

IDF destroys Hezbollah weapons depot in southern Lebanon – explosives targeting soldiers in security zone

• Saturday night – Hezbollah launches an explosive drone; IDF responds with airstrikes on the Sejoud depot and other sites.

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• Sept 25, 2026 – Israeli forces incursion near Kfar Shuba, engaging with artillery and machine-gun fire.

Israeli forces carry out incursion into Kfar Shuba in southern Lebanon, surrounding farm with shepherds

• Sept 26, 2026 – NNA reports Israeli artillery used phosphorus munitions in several Nabatieh and Tyre district towns.

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• Casualties since March 2: 4,386 deaths, 12,407 injuries, >1 million displaced.

Israeli forces use phosphorus shells in southern Lebanon attacks

• Depot location: Sejoud area, ~12 km north of Beaufort Castle.

IDF destroys Hezbollah weapons depot in southern Lebanon – explosives targeting soldiers in security zone

• Phosphorus shelling (Sept 26): Targeted Zawtar al-Sharqiyah, Mayfadoun, Nabatieh al-Fawqa and other towns (NNA).

Israeli forces use phosphorus shells in southern Lebanon attacks

• Unexploded ordnance: Lebanese army dismantled two Israeli aerial bombs in Majdal Selm and Al-Ghandouriyah (NNA).

Israeli forces use phosphorus shells in southern Lebanon attacks

The IDF reiterated that “any use of force from Lebanese territory that endangers Israeli civilians or IDF soldiers will be met with a decisive response” and affirmed its commitment to the June 26 agreement. NNA confirmed Israeli airstrikes hit Nabatieh al-Fawqa, Kfartebnit’s outskirts and Maifadoun, destroying a house and striking additional locations.

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Lebanese army specialists safely removed two unexploded Israeli bombs in the Marjayoun and Bint Jbeil districts. Israeli artillery and drone activity were observed in Nabatieh, Tyre and Hasbaya districts, with shelling reported near farms and villages, including the Sadana area outside Kfar Shuba.

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NNA detailed the use of phosphorus munitions on Sept 26, but no Israeli source mentioned such weapons. While the IDF noted “no injuries” from the drone attack and subsequent strikes, casualty figures for the September 26 shelling have not been released, leaving the human impact of those attacks unverified.

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• “Any use of force from Lebanese territory that endangers Israeli civilians or IDF soldiers will be met with a decisive response.” — The IDF

IDF destroys Hezbollah weapons depot in southern Lebanon – explosives targeting soldiers in security zone