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HIGH MILITARY UNVERIFIED

IDF conducts artillery and air strikes in southern Lebanon

Apr 16, 2026 02:05 AM CT Southern Lebanon Israel,Hezbollah,Lebanon,artillery,air-strikes,evacuation

Summary

Israeli forces continue military operations in southern Lebanon involving artillery shelling and air strikes. The IDF has issued evacuation orders for residents south of the Zahrani River, indicating an intensification of ground pressure. This ongoing engagement represents a sustained military effort against Hezbollah positions in the border region.

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Israel continues to pummel Lebanon Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon continue, including reports of artillery shelling and air strikes.  Earlier, the Israeli army threatened residents south of the Zahrani River, located south of the country, to head north. Meanwhile, the Israeli Home ...

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Israel NEUTRAL

Conducted artillery shelling and air strikes; threatened residents south of the Zahrani River to evacuate north.

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