At Least 10 Killed in Lebanon, Officials Say, After Israel Strikes Hezbollah

New York Times - World ConflictNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by Abdi Latif Dahir and Hwaida SaadFebruary 21, 2026 at 07:57 PM

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

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At least ten people were killed in Lebanon on Friday after Israeli strikes targeted Hezbollah command centers in the east of the country, according to Lebanese officials. Hezbollah reported that eight of its members were among the dead. The strikes, which also wounded at least 24 people, occurred in the Baalbek area of the Bekaa Valley and threaten to destabilize the existing cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah. The attacks followed earlier Israeli airstrikes on a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon, which Israel claimed was a Hamas command center. The strikes come as President Trump considers how to address Iran's nuclear program, raising concerns that groups like Hezbollah could retaliate against U.S. forces and allies.

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The latest strikes constituted a new act of aggression, and that the group had no option but to resist.

quote — Mahmoud Qomati, a senior Hezbollah official100% confidence

Israel’s military said it had targeted Hezbollah command centers.

factual — Israel’s military90% confidence

Hezbollah said eight of its members were among those killed.

factual — Hezbollah90% confidence

At least 10 people were killed in Israeli strikes overnight.

factual — Lebanon’s public health ministry90% confidence

The attacks threaten to further destabilize an already tenuous cease-fire.

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Haytham Ali Tabatabai 30% Donald Trump 35% Baalbek ×240% Iran ×240% Bekaa Valley ×240% Hamas 40% United States 50% Israel ×780% Lebanon ×585% Hezbollah ×1090%

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hezbollah 100% israeli strikes 100% lebanon 90% military action 70% cease-fire 70% iran 60% palestinian refugee camp 50% command centers 50% hamas 40%