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Middle East Eye • April 29, 2026 04:45

Israeli forces attack town in south Lebanon

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Israeli forces attack town in south Lebanon

Israeli air strikes on the town of Hanin destroyed several houses at dawn, Lebanon’s National News Agency reported.

The air strikes followed Israeli attacks in the town of Naqoura and air raids and gun attacks in the town of Khiam, according to the report.

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