Video: What we know about Israel’s assault on southern Lebanon
Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete March 17, 2026 at 04:58 PM

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On March 17, 2026, the Israeli military initiated air raids and "limited and targeted ground operations" against Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon. These actions followed escalating clashes in the region. The Israeli military's operations are focused on Hezbollah positions. The town of Marjayoun has become an active war zone as a result of the ongoing conflict. Al Jazeera's Zeina Khodr is reporting from Marjayoun, providing on-the-ground coverage of the situation.
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