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STANDARD MILITARY UNVERIFIED

IDF Artillery Strikes Southern Lebanese Towns

Aug 20, 2026 03:56 AM CT Southern Lebanon Israel,Hezbollah,Lebanon,artillery,shelling,southern-lebanon

Summary

Israeli forces conducted heavy artillery shelling targeting multiple towns in southern Lebanon, including Wadi al-Salouqi and al-Hujair. This action represents a continuation of ongoing military pressure in the region, likely aimed at degrading Hezbollah infrastructure or responding to cross-border activities. The incident underscores the persistent volatility along the Israel-Lebanon border.

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Israeli shelling targets southern Lebanese towns Lebanese media is reporting heavy Israeli artillery shelling targeting a number of towns in the country's south. According to the National News Agency, the towns of Wadi al-Salouqi, al-Hujair, and the valleys of Qabrikha, Toulene and Hula were...

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Israel NEUTRAL

Conducted heavy artillery shelling targeting towns in southern Lebanon.

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