Israeli strikes kill at least 18 people across southern Lebanon

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffApril 11, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Israeli strikes kill at least 18 people across southern Lebanon
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Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon have killed at least 18 people, according to Lebanese authorities. The strikes occurred in areas near Sidon and in the Nabatieh district, with casualties including emergency workers. Lebanon's Health Ministry reports that since March 2, over 2,000 people have been killed and over 6,400 wounded in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, which began after Hezbollah launched rockets into Israel in support of Iran. In response, Israel launched massive strikes and a ground invasion. Meanwhile, two Israeli soldiers were reportedly wounded in clashes with Hezbollah. Despite this violence, negotiations involving Lebanon, Israel, and the United States are planned in Washington next week to discuss a ceasefire and potential negotiations.

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Officials from Lebanon, Israel and the United States would meet next week in Washington “to discuss declaring a ceasefire”.

quote — President Joseph Aoun’s office100% confidence

Israeli strikes on a village near Sidon killed at least eight people and wounded nine others.

factual — Lebanon’s Health Ministry100% confidence

Lebanon’s Health Ministry says more than 2,000 people have been killed in Israeli attacks since March 2.

statistic — Lebanon’s Health Ministry100% confidence

Israeli strikes killed at least 18 people across southern Lebanon.

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Two Israeli soldiers were wounded during clashes with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon on Saturday.

factual — Israeli media90% confidence
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Israel

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