Monday, September 7, 2026 - Lebanon’s Hezbollah party continues to throw the blame on Lebanese authorities for Israel’s military escalations in the South, as a ministerial source questions the party’s silence over the fall of the strategic Ali al-Taher hill following reports of an Iranian-US deal.
Hezbollah did not issue any clear position after Ali al-Taher fell under Israeli control, raising questions about why the group had not defended it or explained to its supporters what had happened there.
Israeli strikes on southern and eastern Lebanon on Friday killed four people and wounded 32, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry. The strikes hit seven villages, mainly striking Nabatieh. In Mayfadoun, an 18-year-old woman was killed. Israel said it targeted Hezbollah personnel and weapons infrastructure in response to a drone launch toward its forces.
Israeli drones also flew at low altitude over Beirut and its southern suburbs, while Israeli aircraft struck homes in Mansouri and carried out several explosions in the area.
Hezbollah has escalated its rhetoric against the Lebanese authorities, saying Israel’s continued aggression against Lebanon demonstrates the failure of the state’s approach toward Israel. The group criticized what it called the authorities’ “wrong choices and a concessionary and submissive approach,” arguing that these have allowed Israel to continue its attacks.
Hezbollah also criticized the direct US-sponsored Lebanese-Israeli talks and the “framework agreement,” saying continued Israeli occupation and attacks undermine claims of progress. The latest accusations are adding pressure on Lebanon’s government as it tries to contain the escalation and navigate the fragile negotiating process.
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