Israel kills dozens in Lebanon as minister calls to 'open the gates of hell' Israel kills dozens in Lebanon as minister calls to 'open the gates of hell' Israeli strikes have killed at least 21 and wounded over 39 others in southern Lebanon since Thursday night, the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health announced. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun denounced "a dangerous and reprehensible escalation" that has cost the lives of "dozens of innocent people, including women and children". These strikes "undermine all ongoing efforts to consolidate the ceasefire and end the war, particularly in light of recent developments between the United States and Iran", he said in a statement. Read more: Israel kills dozens in Lebanon as minister calls to 'open the gates of hell' People walk amid the rubble of their destroyed home in the southern Lebanese town of Toul on 18 June 2026 (Mahmoud Zayyat/AFP)
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Israel kills dozens in Lebanon as minister calls to 'open the gates of hell' Israel kills dozens in Lebanon as minister calls to 'open the gates of hell' Submitted by Shraddha Joshi on Fri, 06/19/2026 - 12:29 Iranian officials have postponed talks with the US following Israel's latest escalation in Lebanon People walk amid the rubble of their destroyed home in the southern Lebanese town of Toul on 18 June 2026 (Mahmoud Zayyat/AFP) Off Israeli strikes have killed at least 21 and wounded over 39 others in southern Lebanon since Thursday night, the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health announced. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun denounced "a dangerous and reprehensible escalation" that has cost the lives of "dozens of innocent people, including women and children". These strikes "undermine all ongoing efforts to consolidate the ceasefire and end the war, particularly in light of recent developments between the United States and Iran", he said in a statement. The United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Wednesday aimed at ending over 100 days of war in the Middle East, including in Lebanon. Meanwhile, the Israeli military announced that Hezbollah killed four soldiers in southern Lebanon on Friday, including a battalion commander. Hezbollah said its fighters launched attacks on Israeli forces attempting to advance into Lebanese territory. The group said an Israeli military unit was lured into a "kill zone", where three Merkava tanks were destroyed near the Ali al-Tahir area south of the country. A second Israeli unit attempting to retrieve the first group was then targeted with a rocket barrage and mortar shells. 'Heavy price' In a statement posted on social media on Friday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to make Hezbollah pay a “heavy price” for its attacks. “Israel will remain in the security zone in southern Lebanon for as long as necessary for the protection of the communities of the north,” he said. 'This was not easy': Trump and Iran sign interim ceasefire deal in France Read More » Defence Minister Israel Katz struck a similar tone, saying: “We will not allow harm to our soldiers and citizens, and any violation of the ceasefire by Hezbollah will be met with great force.” He said Israeli troops would remain in a "security zone" in southern Lebanon, extending from "the coastline to the heights of Beaufort". Far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir called for a far more aggressive military response. "For every tear shed by an Israeli mother, a thousand Lebanese mothers should cry," he wrote on X. Ben Gvir said that "all of Lebanon should burn" and that Israel must make clear that "the blood of our sons and the security of our citizens are not up for grabs". Last week, Ben Gvir called for the kidnapping of Lebanese “women and youth” to put pressure on Hezbollah. Shortly after Ben Gvir’s statements, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called on Israel to “open the gates of hell”, echoing a phrase he previously used to describe Israeli actions during the genocidal war on Gaza . US-Iran talks postponed The latest Israeli attacks come as US and Iranian officials were due to meet in Switzerland to continue talks regarding the MoU signed in France on Wednesday. The agreement stipulates an end to fighting on all fronts, including in Lebanon. Iranian officials have warned they would consider any continued Israeli military presence or operations in the country a violation of its terms. The Israeli government, which is not a party to the agreement, has strongly opposed the MoU's provisions on Lebanon. Israel's military has since published a new map outlining an expanded military occupation and operations in the country. On Thursday, Lebanese broadcaster Al Mayadeen reported that the Iranian delegation had postponed plans to continue talks with the US in Switzerland following Israel's latest escalation in Lebanon. The Swiss foreign ministry confirmed on Friday that the first round of talks had been officially postponed. The latest wave of strikes brings the death toll in Lebanon since 2 March to at least 3,915, despite the ceasefire agreement signed between Israel and Lebanon on 2 June. Israel's war on Lebanon News Post Date Override 0 Update Date Mon, 05/04/2020 - 21:19 Update Date Override 0
Israel attacks dozens of Hezbollah targets in southern, eastern Lebanon — IDF Overnight, the IDF struck 80 command centers and other infrastructure in the Nabatieh area and other areas of southern Lebanon, both inside and outside the security zone
Death toll from Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon climbs to 23 The localities of Kfar Sir, Harouf, Ad-Doueir, and Charqiyeh were bombed, with casualties among women and children
Israeli army reports striking Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon According to the report, at least 16 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah strongholds in the Nabatieh Governorate in southern Lebanon
Fighting reported in Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 32, 53 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 4; average tone: -3.08641975308642. Source article: https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/4384451/posts
Fighting reported in Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 32, 53 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 4; average tone: -3.08641975308642. Source article: https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/4384451/posts
16 martyrs in the attacks of the Zionist regime on southern Lebanon Lebanon's National News Agency announced that 16 people were martyred and a number of others were injured following Israeli airstrikes on the towns of Al-Sharqiya, Harouf and Kafrsir in southern Lebanon. @TasnimNews
Fighting reported in Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 32, 53 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 5; average tone: -0.4149377593361. Source article: http://sedaliademocrat.com/stories/unconditional-surrender,53097
Israel strikes southern Lebanon in sudden clash surge with Hezbollah Israel strikes southern Lebanon in sudden clash surge with Hezbollah
Hezbollah claims attacks on Israeli troops advancing into Lebanon Hezbollah claims attacks on Israeli troops advancing into Lebanon Hezbollah said its fighters launched attacks on Israeli forces attempting to advance into Lebanese territory. The group said an Israeli military unit was lured into a "kill zone", where three Merkava tanks were destroyed nearby the Ali al-Tahir area south of the country. A second Israeli unit attempting to retrieve the first group were then targeted with a rocket barrage and mortar shells.
Hezbollah: We will create Karbala epics in the Kafrtbanit-Ali al-Tahr region 🔹 Lebanon's Hezbollah issued an announcement of a heavy battle this morning: The Islamic Resistance of Hezbollah emphasizes that the area of Kufrtbinit-Ali al-Tahr will remain unconquerable for the enemy's infiltration, and the Mujahideen will stage Karbala epics there in defense of the country and its people. @TasnimNews
Continued intense Israeli air and artillery attacks on southern Lebanon At the same time as Hezbollah fighters attacked the occupation forces, Israeli fighters targeted areas in the towns of Kafrman, Kafrjoz and Harouf in Al-Nabatieh province. Also, the center of "Al-Rihan" town and the "Al-Sharqiya" region in southern Lebanon were also targeted by the Israeli army's airstrikes. At the same time, local sources reported heavy and widespread artillery shelling by the Israeli army against the city of Nabatieh and its surrounding areas. @JahanTasnim
Continued intense Israeli air and artillery attacks on southern Lebanon 🔹 At the same time as Hezbollah fighters attacked the occupying forces, Israeli fighters targeted areas in the towns of "Kafrman", "Kafrjoz" and "Haruf" in Al-Nabatieh province. 🔹 Also, the center of "Al-Rihan" town and the "Al-Sharqiya" area in southern Lebanon were also targeted by the Israeli army's airstrikes. At the same time, local sources reported heavy and widespread artillery shelling by the Israeli army against the city of Nabatieh and its surrounding areas. @TasnimNews
Fighting reported in Khartoum, Al Khartum, Sudan (sudan theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 15.5881, 32.5342 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 10; average tone: -0.65897858319604. Source article: https://allafrica.com/stories/202606180628.html
▪️ Zionist regime's air attack on the city of Nabatieh @TasnimNews
Intense conflict in southern Lebanon ▪️ 4 Israeli helicopters entered the area to evacuate the wounded 🔹 Field sources reported intense clashes between Hezbollah forces and the Israeli army in various axes of southern Lebanon; Clashes that are accompanied by extensive exchange of fire, artillery attacks and firing of rockets and missiles. So far, 5 military vehicles have been destroyed by Hezbollah fighters It is said that 4 helicopters of the Israeli army have entered the conflict zone to evacuate the wounded. Most of the clashes have been reported around the town of Kafrtbanit, Kafrjouz and Jabal al-Rafi and Ali al-Tahir axis. 🔹 On the other hand, Israeli fighters carried out two air attacks on the Marj al-Safa area between the towns of Zebedin and Shokin. @TasnimNews
Fighting reported in Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 32, 53 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 4; average tone: -1.65662650602409. Source article: https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/us-lifts-naval-blockade-iran-5HjdbnP_2/
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