Cyprus Mail19 Jun 2026

Israel strikes in southern Lebanon continue, at least 18 people killed

At least 18 people were killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Friday, Lebanon’s health ministry said, while the Israeli military said four soldiers were killed in one of the deadliest single incidents since the latest escalation began.

The Lebanese health ministry said intensive airstrikes since midnight had hampered rescue and evacuation efforts, reporting a preliminary toll of 18 dead and 33 wounded that was expected to rise....

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