Hezbollah battles for Bint Jbeil and Khiam

The battle for southern Lebanon has entered a stalemate as Hezbollah fighters utilize a complex network of tunnels and local knowledge to repel Israeli advances.

Israeli forces have leveled numerous homes in the region, but the tactical difficulty of the terrain has prevented a decisive breakthrough.

Hezbollah has announced mass funerals for 44 fighters killed during the recent escalation, signaling the heavy toll on both sides.

The continued fighting in these strategic towns threatens the stability of the current ceasefire and complicates ongoing diplomatic efforts in Washington.