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Lebanon air raids kill 18 as residents flee southern villages

Israeli air raids in southern Lebanon killed at least 18 people, prompting residents to flee villages like Nabatiyeh al-Faouqa, Choukine, and Kfar Sir. Thick smoke rose from impacted areas, with damaged vehicles and burned-out cars found near strike sites. Rescue operations were ongoing in the Baalbek district, where ambulances, civil defense teams, and military units responded. Meanwhile, traffic increased across the Qasmieh Bridge as civilians evacuated. The attacks occurred shortly after a U.S.-Iran framework agreement aimed at halting fighting in multiple regions, though Israel and Lebanon

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Thick smoke was seen rising above villages including Nabatiyeh al-Faouqa, Choukine and Kfar Sir, while additional strikes were reported near Baalbek. The violence came just days after the United States and Iran signed a framework agreement intended to halt fighting across multiple fronts, including Lebanon. Israeli forces also reported the deaths of soldiers in southern Lebanon, the first such losses since the deal was announced.

In the Baalbek district, ambulances, civil defence crews and army units deployed to strike locations as rescue operations continued on 19 June. Damaged vehicles and burned-out cars were visible near impact sites.

Further south, traffic streamed across the Qasmieh Bridge between Tyre and Sidon as residents left affected areas. Although the US-Iran agreement opened a 60-day negotiation process, Israel and Hezbollah are not direct parties to the arrangement. Continued clashes risk undermining diplomatic efforts and adding uncertainty to hopes for a broader ceasefire across the region.

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Lebanon air raids kill 18 as residents flee southern villages

Israeli air raids in southern Lebanon killed at least 18 people, prompting residents to flee villages like Nabatiyeh al-Faouqa, Choukine, and Kfar Sir. Thick smoke rose from impacted areas, with damaged vehicles and burned-out cars found near strike sites. Rescue operations were ongoing in the Baalbek district, where ambulances, civil defense teams, and military units responded. Meanwhile, traffic increased across the Qasmieh Bridge as civilians evacuated. The attacks occurred shortly after a U.S.-Iran framework agreement aimed at halting fighting in multiple regions, though Israel and Lebanon

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