IDF Strikes Across Southern Lebanon Kill 14; Hezbollah Drone Wounds 12 IDF Soldiers

Israeli Defense Forces conducted multiple airstrikes across southern Lebanon on April 30, 2026 — Day 62 — killing at least 14 people according to Lebanon's National News Agency. The IDF stated it struck Hezbollah military structures and missile launch sites in the Mount Dov area, with the 810th Brigade destroying multiple missile launch positions. A Hezbollah drone struck an IDF military vehicle near the northern border at approximately 13:42 local time, wounding 12 IDF soldiers. The IDF confirmed the interception of another Hezbollah drone near Misgav Am. Separately, the IDF killed a Hamas operative it described as disguised as a medic and 'planning an imminent attack.' Lebanese authorities reported the dead included civilians and Hezbollah fighters. The strikes continued despite the extended ceasefire nominally in place since approximately April 17, with Israel maintaining that operations target pre-existing military infrastructure rather than constituting ceasefire violations. Lebanon's death toll since the conflict began has now exceeded 2,548. The Lebanese government continued its diplomatic protests against Israeli operations while being unable to enforce the ceasefire independently.