Southern Lebanon
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Israel Confirms Soldier Damaged Jesus Christ Statue in Southern Lebanon
DID Press: Israel Forces has confirmed that a soldier damaged a statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon, an incident that has triggered widespread reactions online. According to circulating images, a soldier is seen striking a crucifix statue with a…
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Hezbollah Claims Destruction of 4 Israeli Tanks in Southern Lebanon
DID Press: Hezbollah says its forces destroyed four Israeli Merkava tank tanks in an operation in southern Lebanon. In a statement, the group said the tanks were targeted on a route between Taybeh and Deir Siryan after explosive devices allegedly…
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Four Aid Workers Killed in Israeli Airstrikes on Southern Lebanon
DID Press: Four emergency responders were killed and six others injured in airstrikes carried out by Israel in southern Lebanon, according to a report by Al Jazeera. The report stated that the attack was conducted in what was described as…
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Canada, France Warn Israel Against Military Moves in Southern Lebanon
DID Press: Canada and France have strongly warned Israel over its reported plans to occupy southern Lebanon, urging restraint and respect for Lebanon’s sovereignty amid signs of a potential large-scale ground offensive. Canada’s Global Affairs Ministry condemned Israel’s plans as…
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HRW: Israel Used White Phosphorus Over Residential Areas in Southern Lebanon
DID Press: Human Rights Watch has reported that the Israel Defense Forces used white phosphorus munitions over residential areas in the city of Yahmar in southern Lebanon last week, a move that could have severe consequences for civilians. According to…
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Catholic Priest Killed by Israeli Tank Fire in Southern Lebanon
DID Press: A Lebanese Maronite Catholic priest, Pierre Al-Rahi, was killed after Israeli tank fire struck the village of Qlayaa in southern Lebanon. According to OSV News, the priest was targeted after reportedly refusing an order from Israel’s forces to…
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