Israel strikes residential areas, destroys homes in southern Lebanon

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by Al JazeeraApril 10, 2026 at 12:17 PM

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Israeli strikes kill at least 18 people across southern Lebanon

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In the past 24 hours, Israel has launched over 50 strikes across Lebanon, destroying residential areas in the south, including the towns of Hanawya, Aita al-Shaab and Haneen. One person was killed and another wounded in Hanawya. Hezbollah responded by firing rockets into northern Israel, targeting settlements like Kiryat Shmona. While Israeli strikes have decreased in Beirut following a large-scale assault earlier in the week, the UN World Food Programme warns of a rapidly developing food security crisis in Lebanon due to the ongoing conflict. The escalation raises fears of a broader regional conflict, despite reported US pressure on Israel to de-escalate.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he ordered direct negotiations with Lebanon “as soon as possible”.

quote — Benjamin Netanyahu100% confidence

The UN says Lebanon is witnessing a rapidly developing food security crisis.

factual — UN World Food Programme90% confidence

Hezbollah responded by firing rockets towards settlements in northern Israel.

factual — Al Jazeera’s team90% confidence

An Israeli air strike on the southern town of Hanawya killed one person and wounded another on Friday.

factual — Lebanon’s National News Agency90% confidence

Israel has launched more than 50 strikes across Lebanon in the past 24 hours.

factual — Lebanon’s National News Agency90% confidence

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Benjamin Netanyahu 30% Allison Oman 30% World Food Programme (WFP) 40% National News Agency 40% Al Jazeera ×240% Beirut ×340% Iran ×250% United States ×260% United Nations (UN) ×270% Hezbollah 70% Lebanon ×890% Israel ×1090%

Keywords

lebanon 90% israeli strikes 90% southern lebanon 80% food security crisis 70% escalating violence 70% residential areas 60% ceasefire 60% displacement crisis 50% hezbollah 50% regional conflict 40%