Israeli air strikes, shelling across Lebanon add to rising death toll

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: April 5, 2026Country: Lebanon

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Israeli air strikes, shelling across Lebanon add to rising death toll

Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon have killed a Lebanese Army soldier, contributing to a rising death toll in the region. Tensions between Israel and Lebanon continue to escalate, with reported reciprocal attacks. The situation remains volatile as both sides accuse each other of provocations.

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