An Israeli airstrike early this morning destroyed a century-old mosque in southern Lebanon, according to the official National News Agency.
The attack comes as part of Israel’s intensified bombing campaign on Lebanon over the past few weeks.
The strike targeted the historic mosque in the village of Kfartibnit at approximately 2:45 a.m., demolishing the building.
Fouad Ismail Yassin, the head of the Kfartibnit municipality, expressed deep sorrow over the loss, stating that the mosque held great symbolic significance for the local community.
He explained that it had been a gathering place for families during special occasions, and its construction dated back more than 100 years.
Kfartibnit is located about eight kilometers from the Israeli-Lebanese border, an area that has been the focal point of increased military escalation between Israel and Hezbollah.
The destruction of the mosque underscores the broader devastation occurring in southern Lebanon, which has been severely affected by the ongoing Israeli bombardment.
Since the renewed escalation began in October 2023, over 2,100 people have been killed in Lebanon, with more than 1,260 of those deaths occurring after Israeli strikes escalated in September.
The conflict has primarily affected southern and eastern regions, as well as Beirut’s southern suburbs, contributing to widespread humanitarian concerns.
As the violence intensifies, calls for de-escalation and international intervention have become increasingly urgent. The destruction of cultural and religious landmarks like the Kfartibnit mosque highlights the toll of the ongoing conflict on Lebanon’s communities.
