Intense confrontations between Hezbollah fighters and Israeli forces in southern Lebanon as reports indicate that Haifa has come under attack

The Israeli military conducted multiple ground assaults in southern Lebanon, seeking to make inroads into towns such as Al-Khiam, Shamaa, Aynata, and Bint Jbeil. In response, fighters from the Islamic Resistance engaged the Israeli forces, reportedly causing significant casualties among the invading troops.

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A report from Al-Manar’s correspondent has confirmed that the Israeli military has reduced its presence in the Wata Khiam area, retaining only three tanks while withdrawing the remainder. A photograph accompanying the report provides further visual evidence of the current situation.

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Hezbollah’s Military Media has issued a series of statements outlining the details and results of recent Resistance attacks.

**Statement 1:**

In a strategic move to protect Lebanon and its citizens, the Islamic Resistance forces successfully carried out an ambush against advancing Israeli troops at the eastern outskirts of Shamaa. The operation took place at 11:15 p.m. on Saturday, November 16, 2024.

In a recent confrontation, combatants launched an aggressive assault on opposing forces at close quarters, employing machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades. This offensive has resulted in verified casualties on the part of the enemy. Hostilities are reported to be continuing at this time. The information was released in a statement at 1:20 a.m.

In a move supporting Lebanon and its citizens, Islamic Resistance fighters launched a rocket barrage at 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 17, 2024, targeting the Ma’aleh Golani Barracks, the headquarters of Brigade 810 in the Hermon region.

**Statement 3:**

In a statement issued today, November 17, 2024, the Islamic Resistance launched a rocket assault on an Israeli military assembly situated on the southern outskirts of Al-Khiam, Lebanon. The attack, initiated at 6:30 a.m., was described as an action taken in defense of Lebanon and its citizens.

Statement four has been released.

On Sunday, November 17, 2024, at 10:15 a.m., the Islamic Resistance launched a series of rocket strikes aimed at the Krayot region, located north of the city of Haifa, which is currently under occupation. This offensive action was carried out in support of Lebanon and its citizens.

The fifth statement.

On Sunday, November 17, 2024, at 11:15 a.m., Islamic Resistance fighters launched an artillery attack on an Israeli military assembly near the southwestern outskirts of the town of Shamaa. The action was conducted in defense of Lebanon and its citizens.

**Statement 6**

In a strategic move to defend Lebanon and its citizens, fighters associated with the Islamic Resistance launched a missile attack at 2:00 PM today, Sunday, November 17, 2024, targeting a group of Israeli military forces stationed on the eastern outskirts of Khiam.

**Announcement 7**

Islamic Resistance forces launched a missile attack on an Israeli military assembly at the Ramim (Hunin) barracks at 2:30 PM local time on Sunday, November 17, 2024, as a measure of defense for Lebanon and its citizens.

**Official Statement No. 8**

On Sunday, November 17, 2024, at 4:30 p.m., the Islamic Resistance took strategic action by launching a missile attack on the Tarshiha settlement. This move was made in defense of Lebanon and its citizens.

Statement number nine.

On Sunday, November 17, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., the Islamic Resistance launched a missile attack for the second time on an Israeli Defense Forces gathering located south of Khiam town, in an action described as being in defense of Lebanon and its people.

Announcement Number 10

In a continued operation, Islamic Resistance fighters launched a volley of rockets targeting Israeli military personnel near the southern town of Khiam at 5:50 PM on Sunday, November 17, 2024. This marks the third such engagement in defense of Lebanon and its populace.

**Statement 11**

In a continued show of defiance, fighters from the Islamic Resistance launched a rocket attack against Israeli forces stationed south of the town of Khiam. The assault, occurring for the fourth time, took place at 5:40 PM on Sunday, November 17, 2024. This act was stated to be in defense of Lebanon and its populace.

In reference to Statement 12, the issuer has put forward a detailed account that encapsulates the core message and objectives outlined therein. Further analysis and interpretation are essential to fully comprehend the implications and intentions of said statement.

In a continuation of hostilities, Islamic Resistance forces have launched a rocket assault targeting Israeli military units near the southern town of Khiam. This marks the fifth such attack, occurring at 6:45 PM on Sunday, November 17, 2024, as part of ongoing efforts claimed to defend Lebanon and its citizens.

**Statement 13 Released**

On Sunday, November 17, 2024, at approximately 8:30 PM, the Islamic Resistance launched a series of rocket attacks against a concentration of Israeli forces situated south of the town of Khiam. This marks the sixth occurrence of such an assault.

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On the evening of Sunday, November 17, 2024, at precisely 9:40 p.m., the Islamic Resistance forces in Lebanon launched a guided missile at a Merkava tank located in the Tayr Harfa–Al-Jibein region. The missile strike effectively destroyed the tank, causing casualties among its crew, as part of an effort to defend Lebanese territory and its population.

Statement number 15

In a continued response to the situation in Lebanon, Islamic Resistance fighters launched their seventh rocket attack against Israeli occupation forces. The assault took place at 9:45 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, 2024, targeting a location south of Al-Khiam.

**Statement 16**

In a series of ongoing hostilities, Islamic Resistance fighters launched a rocket attack against a group of Israeli occupation forces in southern Al-Khiam at 10:05 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, 2024. This marks the eighth such incident by the resistance, carried out in defense of Lebanon and its citizens.

A newly released video depicts an operation by the Islamic Resistance, showcasing missile strikes on Israeli military installations in the Haifa and Carmel regions. The operation utilized “Nasr 1” and “Fajr 5” missiles to carry out the attacks.

The Military Media has released a videograph detailing the specifications of the Fajr 5 missile. According to the presentation, this surface-to-surface missile is capable of reaching a range of up to 75 kilometers and is designed to carry a 175-kilogram warhead.

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