📰 2 sources 7 articles · 7 Nov 2026, 08:33 → 5 days ago

Explosions and shelling in the town of Qantara, south Lebanon

Reports followed one another about explosions in the town of Qantara in southern Lebanon, beginning on the morning of November 7, some describing them as Israeli, while the National News Agency spoke of a large explosion near the town and artillery shelling targeting the outskirts of Zibqin. Reports of explosions reverberating in the town recurred on the morning of November 8, with no information on damage or injuries.

📍 Where things stand: The latest reports speak of a massive Israeli explosion that shook the town of Qantara on the evening of November 8, with no immediate information on the extent of damage or injuries.

⏱️ Timeline

7 Nov 2026, 08:33 Lebanon Debate's correspondent reported an Israeli explosion in the town of Qantara in southern Lebanon, with the initial report containing no further details on the extent of damage or injuries.
7 Nov 2026, 17:27 Lebanon Debate's correspondent reported hearing a massive explosion in the town of Qantara, with no further information on the nature or cause of the blast or on any casualties.
7 Nov 2026, 18:15 The National News Agency reported a large explosion near the town of Qantara and artillery shelling targeting the outskirts of the town of Zibqin.
8 Nov 2026, 08:00 Lebanon Debate's correspondent reported hearing an explosion in the town of Qantara at around 7:30 a.m., and LBCI transmitted from the National News Agency that an explosion occurred in Qantara, with no further details on damage or casualties.
8 Nov 2026, 18:20 Lebanon Debate's correspondent reported that a massive Israeli explosion shook the town of Qantara in southern Lebanon, with no immediate information on the extent of damage or injuries at the site.