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West Asia tensions: Israel strikes southern Lebanon despite ceasefire extension claim by Trump
Updated On: 26 April, 2026 07:43 AM IST | Tel Aviv (Israel) | mid-day online correspondent
Israel Defense Forces said it carried out airstrikes in southern Lebanon targeting Hezbollah sites, even as Donald Trump claimed a three-week ceasefire extension between the two sides. The strikes were reportedly in response to rocket fire, highlighting ongoing tensions despite diplomatic efforts
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Donald Trump meets Lebanese and Israeli envoys at a new round of peace talks on Thursday for ceasfire. PIC/AFP
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Friday said it carried out airstrikes in southern Lebanon, targeting what it described as militant infrastructure linked to Hezbollah.
According to the Israeli Air Force, the strikes hit locations in Khirbet Salam and Tulin. These sites were allegedly being used to plan attacks against Israeli forces and territory, as per ANI.
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