WhatsappTwo people were killed in an Israeli drone strike on a vehicle traveling along a road in eastern Lebanon leading toward the Syrian border, according to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency, as Israel confirmed it carried out a precision airstrike against a terror operative in the same region.
The Lebanese report said the vehicle was struck while driving through the eastern Beqaa Valley, a sensitive corridor long associated with cross-border movement between Lebanon and Syria. Emergency teams arriving at the scene pronounced two occupants dead. Lebanese authorities did not immediately release the identities of those killed or clarify whether they were civilians or members of an armed group.
Shortly afterward, the Israel Defense Forces said it had conducted an airstrike in the town of Nasiriyah in eastern Lebanon, targeting a terror operative. The strike was carried out jointly with the Shin Bet, underscoring what Israeli officials described as a highly intelligence-driven operation.
The IDF did not specify which terror organization the operative belonged to, nor did it confirm whether the operative was among those killed in the vehicle strike reported by Lebanese media. The military said only that the strike occurred “a short while ago,” suggesting a fast-moving operation based on real-time intelligence.
Nasiriyah sits near strategic routes linking Lebanon and Syria, areas Israel has repeatedly accused hostile actors of using to move operatives, weapons, and advanced capabilities. Israeli officials have warned that these corridors have become red lines, particularly amid heightened tensions following months of conflict across the region.
Local Lebanese outlets reported that the strike caused extensive damage to the targeted vehicle but said there were no immediate reports of damage to surrounding buildings. Security forces reportedly closed the road as investigators worked to assess the aftermath.
The strike marks another sign that Israel is willing to operate far beyond its immediate border to neutralize perceived threats. Israeli officials have repeatedly stated that the security reality that existed before October 7 no longer applies, signaling a more aggressive posture toward terror networks operating from Lebanon and beyond.
Lebanese officials have condemned Israeli strikes as violations of sovereignty, while international actors continue to call for restraint, warning that sustained operations deep inside Lebanon risk dragging the country further into a wider regional conflict.
As of publication, no group has claimed responsibility for the vehicle or acknowledged the identity of the terror operative targeted in Nasiriyah. The incident nevertheless highlights the growing volatility of the Lebanon–Syria corridor — and Israel’s readiness to strike first when it believes a threat is moving.
