Sidon in Lebanon is back in headlines as the country grapples with Hezbollah disarmament, Israeli strikes, and displacement crises. Third-largest city, coastal capital of South Governorate, historic port and trading hub.
Lebanon's Eid al-Fitr celebrations are overshadowed by ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, displacing over a million people and killing nearly 1,000. Displaced families mark the holiday in shelters, with many unable to observe traditional customs amid the violence and instability.
Israeli airstrikes have killed over 2,000 people in Lebanon, including 13 security officers, as violence escalates. Lebanon is preparing for US-mediated talks, but tensions remain high. The conflict has uprooted over a million civilians amid ongoing military actions.
Israel has deepened its ground advance in southern Lebanon, seizing Beaufort Castle and expanding operations near Nabatiyeh, while evacuation warnings remain in place for dozens of villages as clashes with Hezbollah continue. The fighting has killed thousands and displaced hundreds of thousands since the conflict began in March.
The latest strikes in Lebanon come as US and Iran indicate progress toward a broader Middle East peace deal that could include Lebanon. Israeli airstrikes hit multiple sites around Nabatieh and nearby areas; Hezbollah says it has attacked Israeli forces and drones. Lebanon reports dozens killed in fighting and displacement continues.