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Israeli Air Strike Hits Unaffected Christian Town in Lebanon

3/24/2026

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On March 24, 2026, Lebanese state media reported an air strike on Sahel Alma, a Christian town north of Beirut, in the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
The town had not previously been targeted in the conflict.
Witnesses reported hearing multiple blasts and seeing white smoke rising from the town.
There were no immediate reports of casualties.

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Story summary

On March 24, 2026, Lebanese state media reported an air strike on Sahel Alma, a Christian town north of Beirut, in the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
The town had not previously been targeted in the conflict.
Witnesses reported hearing multiple blasts and seeing white smoke rising from the town.
There were no immediate reports of casualties.