West Asia conflict LIVE: Israeli strikes on southern Lebanese town kill 11, state media says

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Israeli military strikes on the southern Lebanese town of Deir Zahrani killed at least 11 people, including two children and two medics, according to Lebanon's state news agency. This incident occurred despite a June ceasefire aimed at halting fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, with Israeli forces intensifying bombardment in recent days. At least seven people were killed in similar strikes on Sunday. The Israeli army ordered residents of Deir Zahrani to leave a specific area ahead of the strikes.
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On September 3, 2026, Israel's military announced it had taken control of Ali Taher Hill in southern Lebanon, despite a ceasefire agreement reached in June. However, fighting continued on the hill, with daily shelling and airstrikes by Israeli forces against Hezbollah militants.

Over the next few days, Israel escalated its attacks, targeting several towns in southern Lebanon, including Nabatieh, where at least four people were killed and 20 others wounded on Sunday (September 6). The Lebanese Health Ministry reported that two women were among the dead, while six others were injured in an air strike on Arab Salim.

The Israeli military claimed it was responding to Hezbollah drone attacks within areas occupied by its troops. Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun condemned the strikes as a "dangerous escalation" and called for international help to stop the violence. The US, which had brokered the ceasefire agreement in June, has been accused of not doing enough to prevent the conflict.

On Monday (September 7), Israeli strikes on the town of Deir Zahrani killed at least 11 people, including two children and two medics. The Lebanese state news agency reported that residents were given an hour's warning before the attack began.

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Lebanon President calls for U.S. help as Israeli strikes kill 7The Israeli army demanded early Monday that residents of Deir Zahrani in southern Lebanon leave a specific zone ahead of strikes against Iran-backed Hezbollah.
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West Asia conflict LIVE: Israeli strikes on southern Lebanese town kill 11, state media says · assertive framing

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Israeli strikes on a southern Lebanese town early on Monday (September 7, 2026) killed at least 11 people including two children and two medics, Lebanon’s state news agency said. asserted
agency → kill → children
Israel has intensified its bombardment of south Lebanon in recent days despite a June ceasefire that was meant to halt fighting between the Israeli military and Lebanese armed group Hezbollah. asserted
that → intensify → military
At least seven people were killed in Israeli strikes on Sunday. asserted
people → kill → Sunday
Lebanon President calls for U.S. help as Israeli strikes kill 7The Israeli army demanded early Monday that residents of Deir Zahrani in southern Lebanon leave a specific zone ahead of strikes against Iran-backed Hezbollah. asserted
residents → call → Hezbollah
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