Escalation of conflict in Southern Lebanon following Israeli air strikes
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Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Hezbollah
Southern Lebanon
June 18, 2026
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At least 18 people killed and 33 injured in Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon. Four Israeli soldiers killed in clashes with Hezbollah. Tensions persist despite a recent US-Iran ceasefire agreement.
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