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Lebanon18 Apr

IDF closes Khiam entrances, carries out explosion

Israeli forces have closed all entrances to the Lebanese town of Khiam with earth mounds and barriers before carrying out an explosion in the town.

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Khiam, Lebanon
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Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 13:46 UTC
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The Israeli Defense Forces have closed all entrances to the town of Khiam in southern Lebanon by placing earth mounds and barriers to prevent access. Following the closure, Israeli forces carried out an explosion within the town itself. This operation appears to be part of Israel's ongoing military activities in southern Lebanon, where they have previously declared a 'Yellow Line' buffer zone with authority to strike any target. The specific target or purpose of the explosion in Khiam has not been disclosed by Israeli authorities.
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