Arnoun is a village in the Nabatieh Governorate of southern Lebanon, near the historic Beaufort Castle. Known for its strategic position in a contested zone of southern Lebanon with proximity to key Hezbollah-held terrain. Recently, Arnoun has been subject to Israeli airstrikes and ground operations, with IDF forces active in the area. Last updated Jul 6th, 2026
A reservist was seriously wounded by an explosion in southern Lebanon today. The blast occurred around 1:30 p.m. during Commando Brigade operations in Arnoun, the IDF says. The cause remains under investigation. The soldier was hospitalized and his family notified.
