The Islamic Resistance in Lebanon – Hezbollah continued to defend Lebanon in sustained operations targeting zionist forces invading and occupying southern Lebanon. In the latest developments, Resistance fighters continue to repel zionist forces attempting to advance to the town of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah. In parallel, Resistance fighters continue to target zionist soldiers and vehicles in South Lebanon using Ababil drones.
Following are operations carried out on May 26:
- At 6:45 am, Resistance fighters targeted an Israeli army Hummer vehicle at the riverbed in the town of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah using an Ababil attack drone, setting it ablaze.
- At 7:00 am, Resistance fighters targeted a grouping of Israeli army vehicles and soldiers at the riverbed in the town of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah with artillery shells.
- At dawn on Tuesday, Resistance fighters confronted a combined Israeli force that advanced toward Zawtar al-Sharqiyah following air raids and heavy artillery shelling over the preceding period. The confrontation involved rocket fire, artillery shells, and attack drones, in addition to direct confrontations.
- At 8:45 am, a Merkava tank was destroyed using an Ababil FPV drone, with confrontations still ongoing by the time of reporting.
- At 8:00 am, Resistance fighters targeted the Biranit barracks using two Ababil FPV drones.
- At 8:30 am, Resistance fighters targeted the power generator at the Buranit barracks using an attack drone.
- At 9:30 am, Resistance fighters targeted an Israeli army artillery position in the town of Odaisseh using two FPV drones.
- At 09:45 am, Resistance fighters targeted a grouping of Israeli army vehicles and soldiers at the riverbed in the town of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah with a salvo of rockets.
- At 10:00 am, Resistance fighters targeted an Israeli army D9 bulldozer at the riverbed in the town of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah using an Ababil FPV drone.
- Simultaneously, Resistance fighters targeted a grouping of Israeli army vehicles and soldiers in the town of Chamaa with a salvo of rockets.
- At 10:45 am, Resistance fighters targeted two Merkava tanks in the town of Rsheif using two Ababil FPV drones.
- Simultaneously, Resistance fighters targeted an Israeli army communications vehicle at the riverbed in the town of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah using an Ababil FPV drone.
- At 11:00 am, Resistance fighters targeted a grouping of Israeli army vehicles and soldiers at the riverbed in the town of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah with a rocket salvo.
- At 11:45 am, Resistance fighters targeted a grouping of Israeli army vehicles and soldiers in the town of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah with artillery shells.
- At 1:00 pm, Resistance fighters targeted communications equipment belonging to the Israeli army at the al-Assi site opposite the town of Mays al-Jabal using an Ababil FPV drone.
- Simultaneously, Resistance fighters targeted an Iron Dome launcher at the Biranit barracks using an Ababil FPV drone.
- Also at 1:00 pm, Resistance fighters targeted an Israeli army artillery encampment in the town of Odaisseh with a swarm of Ababil FPV drones.
- At 1:30 pm, Resistance fighters targeted a grouping of Israeli army vehicles and soldiers at the Biranit barracks using an FPV drone.
- At 1:45 pm, Resistance fighters targeted an Israeli army Hummer vehicle in the city of Bint Jbeil using an Ababil FPV drone.
- At 2:00 pm, Resistance fighters targeted a grouping of Israeli army vehicles and soldiers in the vicinity of the water reservoir in the town of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah with a rocket salvo.
- At 2:20 pm, Resistance fighters targeted an Israeli army Namer vehicle in the city of Bint Jbeil using an Ababil FPV drone, achieving a confirmed hit.
- At 2:50 pm, Resistance fighters targeted a grouping of Israeli army vehicles and soldiers in the town of Rsheif with a rocket salvo.
- At 3:00 pm, Resistance fighters targeted a grouping of Israeli army vehicles and soldiers at the riverbed in the town of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah with a rocket salvo.
- At 3:40 pm, Resistance fighters shot down two hostile Israeli army drones in the airspace over the towns of Srifa and Deir Kifa using appropriate weapons.
- At 4:00 pm, Resistance fighters targeted an Israeli army Namer vehicle in the town of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah using an Ababil FPV drone, achieving a confirmed hit.
- At 4:30 pm, Resistance fighters targeted a grouping of Israeli army vehicles and soldiers in the town of Aadshit al-Qusayr using an FPV drone.
- At 5:35 pm, Resistance fighters targeted a grouping of Israeli army vehicles and soldiers at the riverbed in the town of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah using an FPV drone.
- At 5:50 pm, Resistance fighters targeted tents used by Israeli tank crews at Jal al-Hammar in the town of Odaisseh using an FPV drone.
- At 7:15 pm, Resistance fighters targeted a Merkava tank near the water reservoir in the town of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah using an Ababil FPV drone.
- At 7:40 pm, Resistance fighters targeted three Merkava tanks and two Namer vehicles in the town of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah with a swarm of Ababil FPV drones.
- At 7:45 pm, Resistance fighters targeted a grouping of Israeli army vehicles and soldiers in the vicinity of the water reservoir in the town of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah using two FPV drones.
Hezbollah fighters repel zionist advance attempt to Zawtar al-Sharqiyah
In light of circulating reports about occupation forces’ entry and control of Zawtar al-Sharqiyah in southern Lebanon, reports affirmed that they are entirely unfounded.
In fact, since dawn on Tuesday, Resistance fighters have been engaged in intense and sustained confrontations on the outskirts of the town, repelling repeated attempts by occupation forces to advance. According to field reports, the confrontations began following heavy zionist preparatory fire, including intensive airstrikes and artillery shelling across the area.
As the troops tried to advance, Resistance fighters confronted them with coordinated rocket fire, artillery shells, and drone operations, in addition to engaging them in close-quarters combat. The confrontations inflicted heavy losses on Israeli personnel and equipment, as Resistance units maintained defensive positions and continued confrontations throughout the night.
Reports zionist entry, control of Zawtar al-Sharqiya outright false
After reports spread regarding the occupation forces entry to and capture of the town of Zawtar al-Sharqiya, reporters in southern Lebanon confirmed that they are outright false.
On that note, correspondents reported that confrontations between Resistance fighters and Israeli occupation forces are taking place along the riverbanks and surrounding terrain, where Resistance units are actively targeting supply routes and military vehicles using drones, rocket salvos, and artillery fire.
According to the field reports, close-quarters combat is still ongoing between the Resistance and Israeli occupation forces on the outskirts of the town.
The correspondent also reported drones launched from Lebanon toward northern occupied territories, noting that Resistance operations continue to target gatherings and positions of the Israeli occupation forces, including direct strikes on command centers.
He added that the successive operations reflect a high level of surveillance, tracking, and fire coordination by the Resistance, despite the ongoing Israeli air and intelligence blockade over southern Lebanon.
Hezbollah publishes footage of operations
Hezbollah’s Military Media also published footage documenting operations carried out recently against Israeli assets, soldiers, and more, in southern Lebanon.
Hezbollah published footage of an operation on May 22 targeting an IOF Merkava tank using an Ababil FPV in the town of Markaba, southern Lebanon.
The Islamic Resistance in Lebanon also released footage of an operation, dated May 26, 2026, targeting a zionist military Humvee in the town of Bint Jbeil in South Lebanon, with the Ababil FPV drone.
In the background of the drone setting, the fighters showed a banner, saying this operation is dedicated to the martyrs of the Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in Minab.
Ansar Allah declares support for Hezbollah a duty
Ansar Allah leader Sayyed Abdul-Malik al-Houthi said that Hezbollah continues to confront the zionist aggression with “steadfastness, resilience, and effectiveness,” while calling on Muslims across the region to support both Hezbollah and the Palestinian people.
In remarks delivered during a speech on Tuesday on the eve of Eid al-Adha, Sayyed al-Houthi urged the Islamic nation to use religious occasions to strengthen unity, awareness, and collective resolve, particularly “under the US-Israeli assault.”
He said Iran’s position in confronting Israeli and Western pressure should serve as a “catalyst for strengthening Islamic brotherhood and enhancing cooperation among the peoples of the region against Zionism,” adding that the broader Islamic world should draw lessons from Tehran’s steadfastness in confronting US-Israeli aggression.
‘Greater Israel’ threatens entire region
Sayyed al-Houthi warned that the Israeli project pursued under the banner of establishing “Greater Israel” and reshaping the “Middle East” does not target Palestine alone, but threatens the entire region and all its peoples.
He also described the suffering of the Palestinian people as “a deep wound in the body of the Islamic nation,” arguing that continued inaction by Muslim countries only allows “Israel” to expand its aggression further.
“The duty of Muslims is to provide every form of support to the Palestinian people, their resistance fighters, and Hezbollah in Lebanon,” he said.
The Ansar Allah leader added that the Yemeni people had not remained passive in the face of the war on Gaza Strip and had not abandoned their “sacred responsibilities” in confronting oppression and tyranny.
Resistance Tribute
Earlier Tuesday, the political bureau of Ansar Allah marked the 26th anniversary of Lebanon’s Resistance and Liberation Day, praising martyred Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah for leading the Resistance movement “through the darkest circumstances” and carrying it “into an era of victories.”
The movement also renewed congratulations to the Lebanese people, Hezbollah, and Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem, while warning against normalization with “Israel” and stressing that Lebanon would have remained vulnerable to Israeli aggression without the sacrifices of the Resistance.