World · 21 February 2026
Israeli Airstrikes in Lebanon Kill at Least 12, Escalating Regional Tensions
Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley and near the Ein el-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp killed at least 12 people and wounded dozens, according to Lebanese authorities. Israel said it targeted Hezbollah command centres and sites it said were used against Israeli forces, while Hezbollah has not immediately responded. The strikes mark a significant breach of a fragile ceasefire and raise fears of wider conflict in the Middle East amid ongoing regional instability and diplomatic strains.
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