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Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Kill 9 as Bombardment Intensifies

Israel has stepped up its attacks targeting Hezbollah after capturing a strategic ridge last week, spurring worries that it will prolong its occupation of Lebanese territory.

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Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon kill at least nine people

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Lebanon says a recent Israeli escalation is jeopardising a US-brokered ceasefire meant to end the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.

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BBC Published 7 September 2026

Israeli strikes in southern Lebanese village kill nine

Lebanon says a recent Israeli escalation is jeopardising a US-brokered ceasefire meant to end the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.

NYT Published 7 September 2026

Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Kill 9 as Bombardment Intensifies

Sky Published 7 September 2026

Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon kill at least nine people

Israeli strikes on a southern Lebanese village killed at least nine people, including women and children, Lebanon's Health Ministry said.

Sky Published 6 September 2026

Seven killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon

Seven people, including two women, have been killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, the Lebanese health ministry has said.

Euronews Published 5 September 2026

Three killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon, health ministry says

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it had targeted Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon "in response to Hezbollah’s attempted attack yesterday against IDF troops operating in the security zone."

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