Israeli strikes kill at least 10 and wound 24 in Lebanon, health ministry says

The Guardian - World News ConflictNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by AgenciesFebruary 21, 2026 at 12:41 AM

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Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon’s al-Tuffah region, Markaba: Reports

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Israeli strikes in Lebanon's Bekaa valley killed at least 10 people and wounded 24, including children, according to the Lebanese health ministry. Israel stated it targeted Hezbollah "command centers," with reports indicating a senior Hezbollah leader, Hussein Yaghi, was among the dead. Separately, an Israeli strike hit a Palestinian refugee camp in Sidon, killing two Hamas members, with Israel claiming it targeted a Hamas command center, a claim Hamas disputes. These strikes follow heightened tensions and near-daily Israeli strikes in Lebanon since a ceasefire ended a period of escalated conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, which began after October 7, 2023. The increased death toll and regional tensions, including potential US action against Iran, raise concerns about Lebanon being drawn into a wider conflict.

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The Israeli military said it struck a “Hamas command centre” in the Ain el-Hilweh camp.

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Earlier on Friday another Israeli strike hit a Palestinian refugee camp in the port city of Sidon, killing two people.

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Israel said it had hit “command centres” of the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah in the Bekaa valley.

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At least 10 people have been killed and 24 wounded in Israeli strikes in Lebanon’s eastern Bekaa valley.

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Two security sources told Reuters that senior Hezbollah leader Hussein Yaghi was killed in the attacks.

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Sidon 40% Iran ×250% United States 50% Lebanese Health Ministry 60% Bekaa Valley ×260% Hamas ×575% Lebanon ×680% Hezbollah ×885% Israel ×890%

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