Israeli attacks targeted a number of areas across southern Lebanon, according to state media.

Israeli air strikes and massive explosions were reported in overnight and in the early hours of Friday in the town of Mansouri, with sounds of the blasts reverberating throughout southern Lebanon.

Elsewhere, the army launched a series of strikes and artillery shelling on the Ali al-Taher Hill. Israeli forces also carried out bombings in the towns of Haddatha and Tayri in the Bint Jbeil district.