strikeJun 19, 2026

Israel defiant as Lebanon hostilities escalate

Summary

Fighting has escalated sharply between Israel and Hezbollah in south Lebanon, with more than 18 people reported killed in Israeli strikes and four Israeli soldiers killed in one of the deadliest attacks by the Iran-backed group during this war.

Source: Laila Bassam; Pesha Magid; Jana Choukeir Reuters Premium — Read the full report

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Laila Bassam; Pesha Magid; Jana Choukeir Reuters PremiumBy Laila Bassam; Pesha Magid; Jana Choukeir Reuters Premium
Fighting has escalated sharply between Israel and Hezbollah in south Lebanon, with more than 18 people reported killed in Israeli strikes and four Israeli soldiers killed in one of the deadliest attacks by the Iran-backed group during this war. The violence showed no sign of abat…

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