Overview
- The Israel Defense Forces said it hit weapons depots, above- and below‑ground infrastructure, and Hamas weapons production sites in southern Lebanon.
- The military said it issued advance alerts and other measures to reduce harm to civilians before the attacks.
- Associated Press reported strikes in southern and eastern Lebanon, including a three‑storey commercial building leveled in Sidon.
- Israel warned residents in Anan and El‑Manara to evacuate on January 5, and warplanes later struck Anan about 20 kilometers from Sidon.
- A reported Israeli drone strike on January 4 targeted a car near Safad al‑Batikh, killing two people, as Lebanon’s Interior Ministry cites more than 4,500 attacks since 2025 and President Joseph Aoun condemns the latest strikes.