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STANDARD MILITARY UNVERIFIED

Israeli strikes reported in southern Lebanon's Kounine despite ceasefire

Jul 03, 2026 04:36 PM CT Kounine, Lebanon lebanon,ceasefire,explosion,israeli-strikes,southern-lebanon

Summary

An explosion was reported in the southern Lebanese town of Kounine, attributed to Israeli targeting of sites within the security zone. This incident indicates ongoing Israeli military activity in southern Lebanon, challenging the stability of the current ceasefire agreement and highlighting continued friction in the region.

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Explosion reported in Lebanon’s Kounine An explosion was reported in the southern town of Kounine, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA). Israel has been targeting sites and carrying out demolitions in the so-called “security zone," despite the ceasefire agreement.

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Israel AGGRESSOR

Targeting sites and carrying out demolitions in the security zone.

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