Israeli attacks in Lebanon kill 47, wound 97 on June 19, 2026

Intense Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon on Friday, June 19, 2026, killed at least 47 people and wounded 97 others, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health.

The attacks, which began at midnight and continued into the afternoon, heavily impacted southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley in the east. Specific areas reported casualties, including Harouf with 9 dead, Haboush with 7 dead, and at least two children killed in Doueir and Arab Salim. Tal Abyad in Baalbek also reported 3 deaths. The ministry did not identify the victims of these latest strikes.

These strikes come despite a reported ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, which was intended to extend to Lebanon. Israeli media, citing a senior Israeli official, reported a new ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah taking effect that afternoon. However, the Lebanese President, Joseph Aoun, condemned the Israeli attacks as a "dangerous escalation" that undermines efforts to consolidate a ceasefire.

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The attacks are undermining efforts to consolidate the ceasefire and represent a dangerous escalation.

Hezbollah had not yet officially commented on the latest developments. Earlier that morning, Hezbollah claimed to have attacked Israeli troops in self-defense after observing attempted advances by the Israeli army in southern Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated that the Israeli military would continue its operations in southern Lebanon and confront Hezbollah. This statement followed remarks by U.S. Vice President JD Vance urging Israel to "respect" the peace process initiated with Iran.

According to the Lebanese Health Ministry's latest figures from the previous day, the total number of casualties since the start of the Israeli offensive on March 2, 2026, stands at 3,912 dead and 11,873 injured.

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The Israeli army will continue to occupy part of southern Lebanon and confront Hezbollah.