Israeli strike on village in eastern Lebanon kills 12, as Israel calls up more troops there
An Israeli airstrike in eastern Lebanon resulted in the deaths of 12 individuals, according to state media reports. This attack occurred as Israel increased its military presence in the region, targeting Hezbollah infrastructure. The situation remains tense ahead of upcoming talks between Lebanese and Israeli military delegations in Washington.
- ▪The airstrike hit the village of Mashghara in the Bekaa Valley late Monday.
- ▪Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu authorized more intensive strikes against Hezbollah.
- ▪Over a million people in Lebanon have been displaced due to the ongoing conflict.
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An Israeli airstrike on a village in eastern Lebanon killed 12 people, state media said on Tuesday (May 26, 2026), as an Israeli official said the military had called up more troops to Lebanon. The strike hit the village of Mashghara in the Bekaa Valley late Monday (May 25), according to Lebanon's state-run National News Agency.It came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he had authorised more intensive strikes targeting the Hezbollah militant group across Lebanon. The Israeli military did not comment on this particular strike, but said Monday (May 25) that it was targeting Hezbollah infrastructure in eastern Lebanon. U.S.
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