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Israeli strike near Sidon in southern Lebanon kills seven Israeli strike near Sidon in southern Lebanon kills seven An Israeli strike on a village near the southern city of Sidon killed at least seven people on Saturday, as Israel continued its attacks on Lebanon despite agreeing to a ceasefire a day earlier. The strike on Qannarit killed "seven people and wounded 13 others, in a preliminary toll", the state-run National News Agency (NNA) said.

Israeli strikes kill 16 people in Lebanon’s Nabatieh Israeli strikes kill 16 people in Lebanon’s Nabatieh Lebanon’s civil defence agency said that a series of Israeli attacks on the Nabatieh district in the country’s south on Saturday killed 16 people and wounded 12 others, one day after a ceasefire was announced. A statement from the agency said that personnel have been working in the district since dawn to respond to the ongoing attacks.

Israeli military says it is striking Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon Israeli military says it is striking Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon The Israeli army said it had struck Hezbollah targets in response to overnight projectile attacks on Israeli troops stationed in Lebanese territory. “Overnight, the Hezbollah terrorist organisation launched more than 50 projectiles at Israeli forces in southern Lebanon. Following the attacks, the IDF has been striking Hezbollah terrorist targets in southern Lebanon,” an Israeli military official said. The strikes came after a Hezbollah lawmaker described any ceasefire as "meaningless" while the Israeli army remains in southern Lebanon. Smoke rises from the site of a string of Israeli air strikes that targeted the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on 20 June 2026 (Abbas Fakih/AFP)

Family of four killed in Israeli strike on southern Lebanon Family of four killed in Israeli strike on southern Lebanon An Israeli attack on the village of Barish in southern Lebanon killed four members of the same family, according to Lebanon's National News Agency. The attack came just one day after Israel agreed to a ceasefire.

Israeli strike kills soldier in southern Lebanon Israeli strike kills soldier in southern Lebanon The Lebanese army said on Saturday that Israel had launched an attack targeting an army soldier in the country's south, in violation of the ceasefire reached a day earlier. “The continuation of brutal Israeli attacks aims to obstruct any solution that would allow for restoring stability in Lebanon,” the army statement read. تتواصل الاعتداءات الإسرائيلية الوحشية على لبنان بعدما طال التصعيد الأخير مناطق واسعة في الجنوب وصولًا إلى البقاع، موقعًا المزيد من الشهداء والجرحى، ومسببًا دمارًا كبيرًا في الممتلكات. في هذا السياق، استهدفت غارة إسرائيلية معادية عسكريًّا في الجيش على طريق كفررمان - النبطية ما أدى… pic.twitter.com/07U6EWtfEc — الجيش اللبناني (@LebarmyOfficial) June 20, 2026

Fighting reported in Tehran, Tehran, Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 35.75, 51.5148 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 2; average tone: -7.3015873015873. Source article: https://eaworldview.com/2026/06/us-israel-wars-day-114-a-tentative-israel-hezbollah-ceasefire/

Hezbollah says it repelled Israeli advance in southern Lebanon Hezbollah says it repelled Israeli advance in southern Lebanon Hezbollah said its fighters repelled an Israeli armoured and infantry force attempting to advance near the Ali al-Tahir Heights in southern Lebanon, claiming the troops were drawn into a "killing zone" during clashes on Friday. According to media reports, fighters engaged the force after it entered the area, destroying three Merkava tanks with guided missiles and continuing the attack with rocket and artillery fire. The reports said Hezbollah also detonated explosive devices against advancing Israeli armour, setting one tank on fire. The group claimed Israeli forces had been attempting to advance on the area for six consecutive days. Hezbollah further said it targeted a second Israeli force that was trying to evacuate casualties under smoke cover, striking it with rockets and mortar shells and reporting direct hits. Israeli army Humvee patrols along the northern border with Lebanon in the Upper Galilee, 18 June 2026 (Jalaa Marey/AFP)

Doctors Without Borders warns civilians trapped under shelling in Nabatieh Doctors Without Borders warns civilians trapped under shelling in Nabatieh Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has condemned the latest shelling of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon, describing the attacks as "relentless" and "devastating". In a social media statement, the medical charity said its teams on the ground were reporting conditions that "resemble a death trap" as civilians remained exposed to ongoing bombardment. MSF said people had been "caught under heavy shelling" and called for immediate measures to protect civilians and emergency workers. "Civilians and first responders must be protected, and unhindered access for rescue teams is urgently needed," the organisation said, urging all parties to ensure humanitarian access and the safety of those responding to the attacks.

Fighting reported in Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 32, 53 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 6; average tone: -7.0110701107011. Source article: https://www.marklevinshow.com/2026/06/19/june-19th-2026/

Fighting reported in Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 32, 53 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 2; average tone: -7.0110701107011. Source article: https://www.marklevinshow.com/2026/06/19/june-19th-2026/

Fighting reported in Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 32, 53 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 10; average tone: -7.0110701107011. Source article: https://www.marklevinshow.com/2026/06/19/june-19th-2026/

UKMTO lowers Strait of Hormuz threat level to moderate UKMTO lowers Strait of Hormuz threat level to moderate The UK Maritime Trade Operations Centre (UKMTO) has lowered its threat assessment for the Strait of Hormuz to "moderate", down from the "substantial" level it warned of two days earlier. In its latest advisory, the agency said the southern route through the strategic waterway, which runs close to Oman, remains open for transit both day and night. However, UKMTO cautioned that mariners should remain vigilant. "Mariners should be advised of the existence of mines and expect naval presence as clearance operations continue," the advisory said. The agency also "strongly" recommended that vessels use the Naval Cooperation and Guidance for Shipping system, a Nato-developed mechanism designed to coordinate between military operations and commercial shipping.

Fighting reported in Tehran, Tehran, Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 35.75, 51.5148 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 1; average tone: -2.85714285714286. Source article: http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202606/20/WS6a35e3bca310986e2b460ee0.html

Fighting reported in Tehran, Tehran, Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 35.75, 51.5148 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 2; average tone: -3.71024734982332. Source article: https://ktbb.com/post/?p=1516858

A drone targeted a vehicle carrying soldiers at Sabreen market in Al-Malaha locality, resulting in the deaths of nine people and injuries to others Continued attacks on civilians in Al-Malaha and Ambro localities

Fighting reported in Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 32, 53 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 4; average tone: -7.5609756097561. Source article: https://news.webindia123.com/news/Articles/World/20260619/4464577.html

Death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon reaches 3,980 — Health Ministry According to the ministry, Israel continues bombing settlements in southern Lebanon and the Beqaa Valley in the east of the country

Fighting reported in Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 32, 53 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 10; average tone: 0.65217391304348. Source article: https://xtra99.com/abc-national-news/1c58193478118ccbf25bed001e5f381b

Fighting reported in Iran (iran theater). Coordinates (WGS84): 32, 53 GDELT CAMEO event code 19 (Fighting); mentions: 2; average tone: -0.643500643500644. Source article: https://www.corsicanadailysun.com/national/ap-news-summary-at-12-06-p-m-edt/article_bb8940aa-c6e1-5ed9-8122-bdcfaac697f2.html

Israeli air strikes hit Lebanon minutes after new ceasefire Minutes after a new ceasefire had come into force between Israel and Hezbollah, explosions were seen in southern Lebanon

Israel continues attacks on Lebanon despite agreeing to ceasefire At least 47 people killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon since midnight as US-Iran talks stall.

Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire after escalation threatens US-Iran deal Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire after escalation threatens US-Iran deal Submitted by Adam Chamseddine on Fri, 06/19/2026 - 13:36 Israeli strikes kill at least 47 people, as Hezbollah ambush troops near strategic Ali al-Taher point Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike, as seen from Nabatieh, southern Lebanon, on 19 June 2026 (Reuters) Off Israel and Lebanon 's Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire on Friday, after a sharp escalation in fighting threatened to unravel a fragile regional truce, a day after the United States and Iran signed an agreement to end the war. A source familiar with Hezbollah confirmed to Middle East Eye that the ceasefire, which went into effect at 4pm local time, was reached after intensive calls and deliberations led by the US and Iran. The source said the agreement came after Tehran threatened not to attend talks with the US in Geneva following the Israeli attacks in Lebanon. "The ceasefire is contingent on Israel adhering to it," he said. A senior Israeli official told Reuters that Israel and Hezbollah were in a ceasefire as long as Hezbollah does not attack Israel, adding that Israeli forces would stay in areas they have occupied in south Lebanon. Fighting in Lebanon intensified on Thursday night, when Hezbollah attacked Israeli forces attempting to advance near Ali al-Taher, a highly strategic position close to the southern city of Nabatieh. The Israeli military said four soldiers, including a battalion commander, were killed and several others wounded. Hezbollah said its fighters had carried out ambushes and drone attacks against Israeli troops advancing through the area. Israel responded with a wide wave of air strikes across southern and eastern Lebanon , saying it struck more than 80 targets. Lebanon's health ministry said at least 47 people were killed and 39 wounded in strikes on 11 towns since midnight. The ministry said the ongoing bombardment was obstructing rescue operations and warned that the number of casualties was expected to rise. Seven people were killed in Harouf, a village in southern Lebanon, while others were believed to be trapped beneath the rubble, health ministry sources told MEE. Lebanon's state-run National News Agency reported heavy displacement from the southern districts of Tyre and Bint Jbeil, with residents fleeing north as Israeli attacks intensified. Many of those fleeing had only recently returned to their villages following the US-Iran interim agreement reached on Monday. The Israeli strikes were among the deadliest since Washington and Tehran announced the deal intended to halt fighting across the region, including in Lebanon. Battle for Ali al-Taher A second source familiar with Hezbollah told MEE that the scale and geographical spread of Israel's latest attacks indicated that the attacks were not simply retaliation for the deaths of the Israeli soldiers as it claimed. "Israel wants to sabotage the agreement reached between the US and Iran," the source said. The memorandum of understanding agreed between the US and Iran has provoked outrage in Israel, where it is widely seen as handing an effective victory to Tehran. "What is happening has nothing to do with the ambush its forces encountered after attempting to approach the strategically important Ali al-Taher position, near the city of Nabatieh. Ceasefires and construction: Satellite images reveal how Israel is cementing its presence in Lebanon and Syria Read More » "If this were merely a response to the ambush, then why did Israel also strike Baalbek and the Bekaa Valley in eastern Lebanon?" According to the source, Israeli troop movements, advances and bombardment suggested that the military was attempting to seize Ali al-Taher. The position overlooks large parts of the Nabatieh district and the Iqlim al-Tuffah region, giving whoever controls it a commanding view of a significant stretch of southern Lebanon. "Israel considers it strategically significant because of its location within the area it is attempting to control, which it has described as the 'Yellow Line'," the source said. "Control of this position would allow Israel to overlook the entirety of the Nabatieh district and the Iqlim area, as part of an attempt to consolidate its presence in the same territory it occupied before Lebanon's liberation in 2000." The escalation came a day after Israel published a map showing an expanded area of military deployment in southern Lebanon, extending towards the outskirts of Nabatieh, north of the Litani River. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz emphasised the territorial nature of the operation in an interview on Israeli television, saying that the most important military objective was to hold territory. Katz said the Israeli military was destroying villages in areas it occupied and would not permit residents to return. "The 200,000 residents who lived in the security zone are not returning. None of them are returning," he said. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had ordered attacks against dozens of Hezbollah targets following the deaths of the four soldiers. He added that Israeli forces would remain inside the southern Lebanon security zone "for as long as necessary". National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, meanwhile, struck an inflammatory tone, declaring that "all of Lebanon must burn". US-Israel disagreement Asked whether Hezbollah believed Israel was escalating with US approval, the second source said the group increasingly regarded the disagreement between Netanyahu's government and the US administration as genuine. That assessment contrasts with a longstanding belief among Hezbollah supporters that public disagreements between Israel and the US often mask broad alignment on strategic objectives. President Donald Trump said Washington expected a complete ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. France also called on the US to intervene to prevent the fighting from escalating further. 'Israel is weaker': Israeli political class reacts angrily to the US-Iran peace deal Read More » The renewed violence on Friday disrupted diplomacy between Washington and Tehran as talks in Geneva were scrapped. A third source familiar with Hezbollah said Tehran had assured the group it would not conclude a final agreement with Washington without provisions addressing Lebanon. According to the source, Iran would not sign a deal unless there was "a complete and comprehensive cessation of hostilities against Lebanon across all Lebanese territory", alongside a commitment to a full Israeli withdrawal. Asked whether indirect communication between Hezbollah and the US was continuing, the source said he would "neither confirm nor deny" that such contacts were taking place. He added that when American officials wanted to communicate with Hezbollah, "they know exactly which channels to use". Hezbollah rejects negotiations Hezbollah accused Israel of repeatedly breaching both the Lebanon ceasefire, as well as the new US-Iran deal, as it continues to kill civilians, destroy villages and press ahead with its ground invasion. The third source said Hezbollah is still opposed to further rounds of direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel in Washington, and did not consider itself bound by that process. He added that the group had received several indications and messages suggesting that the US itself was no longer interested in, or committed to, the proposed negotiations. The latest fighting has exposed the central divide underlying efforts to bring the conflict to an end. Israel says it intends to retain territory and prevent displaced Lebanese residents from returning to the border region. Hezbollah says no final regional agreement can be accepted without an end to Israeli attacks and a complete withdrawal from Lebanon. As thousands of residents again flee southern towns, the confrontation around Ali al-Taher has become both a battle over strategic territory and an immediate test for the US-Iran agreement negotiations. War on Iran Beirut News Post Date Override 0 Update Date Mon, 05/04/2020 - 21:19 Update Date Override 0

Iran requiring ships to submit requests to cross Strait of Hormuz 48 hours in advance Iran requiring ships to submit requests to cross Strait of Hormuz 48 hours in advance The Iranian maritime authority is requiring ships to submit requests to pass through the Strait of Hormuz 48 hours in advance of crossing, Al Nahar News reported. Al Nahar cited the Persian Gulf Maritime Organization, which stated that the advanced requests are needed to prevent delays in the Strait.

Israeli strikes kill over 47 in Lebanon since midnight Israeli strikes kill over 47 in Lebanon since midnight Lebanon's death toll due to Israeli airstrikes has risen to 47 killed since midnight, Al Mayadeen news reported. Al Jazeera also reported that Israel has conducted at least twelve strikes on southern Lebanon since the implementation of the ceasefire agreement in the afternoon.

Four Israeli strikes reported in southern Lebanon after ceasefire implementation Four Israeli strikes reported in southern Lebanon after ceasefire implementation Israeli forces have conducted at least four strikes in Southern Lebanon after the ceasefire agreement took effect at 4 PM local time, Al Jazeera reported. Israeli launched two strikes in Kfar Tebnit, and one in Nabatieh and in Kfar Sir, according to the report. Al Jazeera also reported that an Israeli military spokesperson stated that Israeli forces maintain "operational freedom" to respond to threats and Hezbollah operations in Southern Lebanon, casting doubt on the efficacy of the ceasefire.

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)

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