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Journalists Injured in Alleged Deliberate Israeli Strike in Lebanon

3/19/2026

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British journalist Steve Sweeney and cameraman Ali Rida were injured in an Israeli missile strike while reporting near the Al-Qasmiya bridge in southern Lebanon.
They were hospitalized with minor shrapnel injuries and said the strike appeared deliberate, potentially violating international law.
The Israeli military had warned beforehand of strikes on bridges used by Hezbollah.
The conflict has killed hundreds and displaced many in Lebanon, with Lebanon's government condemning Hezbollah's actions.

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British journalist Steve Sweeney and cameraman Ali Rida were injured in an Israeli missile strike while reporting near the Al-Qasmiya bridge in southern Lebanon.
They were hospitalized with minor shrapnel injuries and said the strike appeared deliberate, potentially violating international law.
The Israeli military had warned beforehand of strikes on bridges used by Hezbollah.
The conflict has killed hundreds and displaced many in Lebanon, with Lebanon's government condemning Hezbollah's actions.