Israeli Forces Hit Nabatieh in 12 Strikes After 16:00 Ceasefire
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Updated · BBC.com · Jun 19
Israeli Forces Hit Nabatieh in 12 Strikes After 16:00 Ceasefire
3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Jun 19
Summary
At least 12 Israeli air strikes hit Nabatieh after the 16:00 ceasefire deadline, according to the city’s ambulance service, indicating the truce was not immediately observed.
More than a dozen strikes were already seen from a hilltop hospital before the ceasefire took effect, and hospital contacts said the explosions continued after the announcement.
Nabatieh residents and medical contacts said they had little confidence the ceasefire would hold, underscoring fears that fighting in southern Lebanon would persist despite the declared halt.
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June 19, 2026: Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Undermine US-Iran Ceasefire and Trigger Humanitarian Crisis
Overview
On June 19, 2026, Israeli forces launched major attacks across southern Lebanon after four IDF soldiers were killed by Hezbollah. In response, Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered the military to strike Hezbollah with full force, vowing not to tolerate assaults on Israeli soldiers or territory. The Israeli military also targeted areas in the Bekaa Valley, including the village of Douris. These actions occurred despite international diplomatic efforts, with France urging Israel to respect the recent US-Iran agreement and calling on the United States to pressure Israel to comply. The escalation quickly led to a worsening humanitarian crisis in the region.