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Israel reports killing of a Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon

An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon on Saturday resulted in at least eleven fatalities, including a high-ranking Hezbollah commander.

16 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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According to the Israeli army, a senior commander of the Hezbollah militia was targeted and killed on Saturday in southern Lebanon. The attack took place in Deir al-Sahrani, where the Israeli airstrikes resulted in at least eleven deaths.

Official Lebanese reports indicate that four fatalities and 17 injuries were reported from Deir al-Sahrani. So far, there has been no official confirmation or statement from Hezbollah regarding the killing of the commander.

The developments heighten tensions in the region, but details regarding the exact circumstances and further consequences of the attack remain unclear.

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