In southern Lebanon, Israeli strikes resulted in the death of 11 individuals over the past weekend, as reported by the country’s health ministry. This incident marked the deadliest attack following a fragile ceasefire agreement established in June to cease hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, despite ongoing assaults. Alongside airstrikes and drone offensives, local residents and emergency responders have accused Israeli military of deliberately initiating wildfires that have been ravaging homes, forests, and olive groves in the conflict-ridden region. The situation has instilled fear among the populace regarding their ability to remain in the area and the potential return of the hundreds of thousands displaced by the conflict.

Will Christou, a correspondent with The Guardian stationed in Beirut, has been documenting the fires and the broader Israeli operations in southern Lebanon. For transcripts of the Front Burner podcast, please visit the official website. To stay up-to-date with Front Burner episodes, subscribe on your preferred podcast platform, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.