Israel attacks villages north of Litani to ease pressure on troops occupying crucial axis Israel has stepped up strikes on villages north of the Litani River since the end of last week, after its troops operating in areas south of the river came under repeated fire from Hezbollah, according to a resident of the area and a former military official. The escalation has focused on the south Nabatieh countryside, with Israel targeting the twin villages of Zawtar, in particular, with heavy, simultaneous airstrikes and […] The post Israel attacks villages north of Litani to ease pressure on troops occupying crucial axis first appeared on Mada Masr .