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URGENT | Israeli Airstrikes and Shelling Reported in Southern Lebanon

August 9, 2026Aug 91 min read1 view

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URGENT | Israeli Airstrikes and Shelling Reported in Southern Lebanon — Media source: The Observer’s Telegram channel

[JUST NOW / TIME] — Israeli warplanes launched an airstrike targeting the town of Al-Mansouri in Southern Lebanon, followed by controlled demolitions executed by Israeli occupation forces within the town.

[MOMENTS AGO] — Heavy artillery shelling by Israeli tanks is targeting the Ali Al-Tahir area, with massive explosion sounds echoing across the region.

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