Israel attacks Lebanon

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: May 8, 2026Country: Lebanon

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Israel has increased its attacks across southern Lebanon, with more than a dozen reported killed. Al Jazeera reporter Obaida Hitto reported from Tyre on the Israeli strikes. Meanwhile, Iran warned the US of a new 'quagmire' and denounced this 'reckless military adventure'.

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