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

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 28, 2026 at 06:47 AM

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On February 28, 2026, Israeli air strikes targeted the Iqlim al-Tuffah region and Markaba in southern Lebanon, reportedly hitting Blat and Wadi Barghouti. The Israeli military stated the attacks targeted Hezbollah infrastructure, but reports indicate civilian areas have also been affected. No casualties were immediately reported in the al-Tuffah region, though Israeli aircraft continue to fly over southern Lebanon. These strikes are a violation of the November 2024 ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Recent Israeli strikes in the Bekaa Valley killed a Syrian teenager and wounded 29 others. Since the ceasefire, over 300 people have been killed in Lebanon, including 127 civilians, according to the United Nations.

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UN 30% Hussein Mohsen al-Khalaf 40% Syria ×240% Bekaa Valley ×250% Markaba 60% Al-Tuffah region ×270% Hezbollah ×480% Israel ×890% Lebanon ×790%

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