IDF strikes Lebanon despite ceasefire

Hezbollah says it ambushed an Israeli commando infiltration at Ali al-Tahir hill, inflicting casualties.

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Lebanon

Updated

Saturday, 20 June 2026 at 09:27 UTC

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Synthesis · 6 sources

Hezbollah claims it ambushed an Israeli commando brigade infiltration attempt at Ali al-Tahir hill in southern Lebanon overnight on June 19-20, 2026, inflicting confirmed dead and wounded. The group says it remained committed to the ceasefire despite Israeli violations, and that Israel launched intensive airstrikes afterward to cover its military failure. This follows Hezbollah's earlier rocket barrage of over 50 rockets at Israeli troops and dozens of Israeli strikes, as the ceasefire continues to fray. The incident marks a significant ground engagement since the truce began on June 4.

Updates · 5

8h ago@WarMonitor3

New report confirms Israeli Air Force strikes in response to Hezbollah rocket fire, adding context that rocket fire preceded the strikes.

8h agoLebanese News and Updates

Two Palestinians killed in Zibdine attack near Tyre, adding to casualties from ongoing Israeli strikes.

7h agoBBC News (World)

New report from BBC confirms several killed in Israeli strikes, with IDF citing Hezbollah firing over 50 projectiles as trigger.

6h agoIsrael Today

Hezbollah fired more than 50 rockets at Israeli troops overnight, and Israel responded with dozens of strikes today.

6h agoEnemy Watch — Official

Hezbollah now reports a specific ground ambush at Ali al-Tahir hill, claiming to have inflicted casualties on an Israeli commando unit, followed by Israeli airstrikes. This is a new ground combat detail beyond the earlier rocket exchanges and airstrikes.

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