Hezbollah claims rocket that killed one Israeli as army demolishes houses

South China Morning Post ConflictNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseMarch 22, 2026 at 03:54 PM

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On Sunday, an Israeli civilian was killed near the Lebanese border, with initial reports indicating a rocket from Lebanon was the cause. Hezbollah claimed responsibility for an attack on Israeli soldiers in the same area. However, the Israeli military is investigating the possibility that the fatal fire originated from its own forces. In response, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz ordered the destruction of bridges over Lebanon's Litani River, alleging their use by Hezbollah, and an increase in the demolition of houses. The investigation is ongoing to determine the precise cause of the civilian's death.

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The Israeli Defence Minister ordered to step up the demolition of houses.

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Israeli Defence Minister ordered the destruction of more bridges over Lebanon’s Litani River.

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The Israeli army is investigating whether its own fire killed the Israeli civilian.

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Israeli emergency workers said a man was killed by a rocket from Lebanon.

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Hezbollah claimed an attack in the same area where an Israeli civilian was killed.

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Iran 30% Litani River 40% IDF 40% Israel Katz 50% Lebanon ×370% Israeli army ×270% Israel ×280% Hezbollah ×490%

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hezbollah 90% rocket attack 80% israeli army 80% lebanon border 70% civilian death 70% military investigation 60% house demolition 60% idf soldiers 50% litani river 50%