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Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Kill At Least 12, Including Hezbollah Commanders

The strikes intensified pressure on the U.S.-brokered truce between Israel and Hezbollah.

Overview

  • Israel said its forces hit Hezbollah command centers in the Baalbek area of the Bekaa Valley, describing targets linked to the group's missile unit and ongoing attack planning.
  • Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported 10 dead and 24 wounded in the Bekaa strikes, with local hospitals receiving casualties that included children and foreign nationals.
  • Hezbollah officials said eight fighters were killed near Rayak and identified local commanders Hussein Mohammad Yaghi, Ali al‑Moussawi and Mohammed al‑Moussawi among the dead.
  • In a separate strike, two people were killed in the Ain al‑Hilweh refugee camp near Sidon; Israel called the site a Hamas command center, while Hamas acknowledged two members killed but said the building served the camp’s joint security force.
  • Hezbollah vowed to continue resistance and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned the attacks, as analysts and officials warned of further strain on the 2024 ceasefire framework.