Israeli air raids devastate southern Lebanon, dozens killed in two days

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 19, 2026 at 08:05 AM

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Israeli air raids have intensified across Lebanon, resulting in dozens of deaths and injuries over the past two days. The attacks, part of a wider conflict involving the United States and Israel against Iran, have targeted areas including Burj Shemali, Chihine, Marwahin, Jezzine, Beirut, Baalbek, and Sidon. According to Lebanese authorities, at least 45 people have been killed in the recent strikes, bringing the total to 968 since March 2, including over 100 children. The UN reports that over one million people have been displaced in Lebanon, with children comprising a third of the displaced population. Hezbollah claims to have destroyed six Israeli tanks during an Israeli advance into southern Lebanon.

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Key Claims (5)

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At least 968 people have been ‌killed in Israeli strikes since March 2.

statistic — Lebanese authorities100% confidence

Israeli strikes hit central Beirut multiple times on Wednesday.

factual — null100% confidence

At least 45 people have been killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon over the past two days.

statistic — Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health100% confidence

The UN reports more than one million displaced in Lebanon.

statistic — UN100% confidence

Lebanese-armed group announced that their troops destroyed six Israeli Merkava tanks.

factual — Hezbollah90% confidence

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Key Entities & Roles

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Jezzine 40% al-Sarira 40% Chihine 50% Marwahin 50% National News Agency ×250% Ministry of Public Health 50% Beirut ×260% Burj Shemali 60% Hezbollah ×270% UN ×270% Lebanon ×990% Israel ×990%

Keywords

israeli air raids 100% southern lebanon 90% israeli strikes 80% displacement 80% civilian casualties 70% middle east conflict 60% hezbollah 60% united nations 50% war crimes 50%

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Very Negative

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Israel

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