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Why has Israel escalated attacks in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire?

Low Severity Americas United States
Date Occurred Aug 16, 2026 10:59 UTC
Event Type General News
Source Al Jazeera
Recorded Aug 16, 2026
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At least 11 people killed in one day of Israeli attacks despite truce extension brokered by US in June.

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  • ID #24076
  • Type General News
  • Region Americas
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed Aug 16, 2026
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