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Israel triggers huge explosion in southern Lebanon
A massive explosion shook the southern Lebanese village of Majdal Zoun as Israel’s military claimed it destroyed a ‘200-metre-long Hezbollah tunnel’. The immense detonation comes despite a US-mediated ceasefire framework between Israel and Lebanon aimed at ending hostilities. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
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Yemen Press Agency
· Jul 9, 2026
Israeli explosion, done strike reported in southern Lebanon
LEBANON, July 09 (YPA) – Israeli occupation forces carried out an explosion in the southern Lebanese town of Al-Tiri on Thursday, while an Israeli drone conducted an airstrike on the “Ali Al-Tahir” area in the south, according to Lebanese sources. The two incidents come within the context of ongoing Israeli occupation’s violations of Lebanese sovereignty, []
Vanguard News
· Jul 5, 2026
Netanyahu says some Lebanese Christian villages ‘asked to be annexed’ by Israel
Lebanon was drawn into the wider Middle East war on March 2 when Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel in retaliation for the killing of Iran's supreme leader in US-Israeli strikes. The post Netanyahu says some Lebanese Christian villages ‘asked to be annexed’ by Israel appeared first on Vanguard News.
Mehr News Agency
· Jul 12, 2026
Israeli forces set off large blast in south Lebanon
TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – The Israeli military carried out a large explosion in the southern Lebanese town of Kfar Tebnit on Sunday, Lebanese media reported.
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jul 5, 2026
Israeli Enemy Carries Out Extensive Explosions & Sweeping Operations in Bint Jbeil, Tyre, Southern Lebanon
Israeli Enemy Carries Out Extensive Explosions & Sweeping Operations in Bint Jbeil, Tyre, Southern Lebanon
Middle East Eye
· Jun 21, 2026
Israeli soldier killed and 13 wounded in Lebanon attack
Israeli soldier killed and 13 wounded in Lebanon attack An Israeli soldier was killed and 13 others were wounded in an attack in southern Lebanon on Saturday, according to reports cited by The Times of Israel. The outlet said a barrage of rockets and a drone struck an Israeli military position in the Kfar Tebnit area, causing multiple casualties among troops involved in operations there. According to the report, the soldiers were taking part in an operation aimed at capturing what was described as a major underground Hezbollah facility beneath the Ali Taher Ridge. The attack came a day after four other Israeli soldiers were reported killed during operations linked to the same objective.
Associated Press
· Jun 22, 2026
Israeli strikes leave damage in Nabatiyeh as ceasefire appears to hold in Lebanon
Israeli strikes left widespread damage in Nabatiyeh in southern Lebanon as a ceasefire appeared to be holding on Sunday. (Production by Ali Sharafeddine) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
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Related coverage for "Israel triggers huge explosion in southern Lebanon": Yemen Press Agency — Israeli explosion, done strike reported in southern Lebanon. Vanguard News — Netanyahu says some Lebanese Christian villages ‘asked to be annexed’ by Israel. Mehr News Agency — Israeli forces set off large blast in south Lebanon. Yemen News Agency - SABA — Israeli Enemy Carries Out Extensive Explosions & Sweeping Operations in Bint Jbeil, Tyre, Southern Lebanon. Middle East Eye — Israeli soldier killed and 13 wounded in Lebanon attack. Associated Press — Israeli strikes leave damage in Nabatiyeh as ceasefire appears to hold in Lebanon