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Ceasefire cracks as Israel hits south Lebanon
Published 20 June 2026 ยท world
Synopsis Tragedy struck southern Lebanon as at least five people lost their lives in Israeli air and drone attacks on Saturday, despite a ceasefire between
Synopsis Tragedy struck southern Lebanon as at least five people lost their lives in Israeli air and drone attacks on Saturday, despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah that had just taken effect. The strikes, which occurred overnight and into Saturday morning, devastated residential buildings in the Nabatieh area. This escalation followed a US-brokered truce aimed at de-escalating hostilities.
Published: June 20, 2026 โข 11:26 AM IST ยท Updated: June 20, 2026 โข 3:06 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis Tragedy struck southern Lebanon as at least five people lost their lives in Israeli air and drone attacks on Saturday, despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah that had just taken effect.
The strikes, which occurred overnight and into Saturday morning, devastated residential buildings in the Nabatieh area.
This escalation followed a US-brokered truce aimed at de-escalating hostilities.