Israel attacks southern Lebanon and near Syrian border despite ‘ceasefire’
Israeli forces have intensified air attacks in southern Lebanon and near the Syrian border, despite a declared ceasefire. The attacks have resulted in significant casualties and have instilled fear among the local population, leading to forced displacement orders. Reports indicate that over 3,100 people have died in Lebanon since the escalation of violence began in early March.
- ▪Israeli air attacks targeted areas near the Syrian border and several villages in southern Lebanon.
- ▪More than 3,100 people have been killed in Lebanon since the escalation of attacks on March 2.
- ▪The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health reported significant damage to a hospital due to Israeli strikes.
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News|Israel attacks LebanonIsrael attacks southern Lebanon and near Syrian border despite ‘ceasefire’People in southern Lebanon are living under “psychological terror” from Israeli air attacks and displacement orders.ListenListen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoTwo buildings in and around Tyre, southern Lebanon, were struck overnight on May 22 into May 23 [Kawnat Haju/AFP]By Al Jazeera Staff, AFP and ReutersPublished On 23 May 202623 May 2026Israeli forces launched a new wave of air attacks in Lebanon on Saturday after earlier raids killed 10 people, targeting an area near the Syrian border and several villages in southern Lebanon.Lebanon’s National News Agency said there were five Israeli air…
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