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IDF Campaign in Lebanon Targets Hezbollah, Kills 770

3/31/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are conducting a campaign in southern Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah.
More than 1,000 targets have been struck in the campaign.
More than 770 Hezbollah members have been killed.
The operation seeks to protect northern Israeli communities and establish a security zone to the Litani River.
Three journalists were killed in an Israeli airstrike, raising concerns about media targeting.

History

Historical Context

The 1982 Lebanon War began on June 6, when Israel invaded Lebanon to combat the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), resulting in over 20,000 civilian deaths. This conflict marked a significant escalation in the Israeli-Lebanese tensions that had been brewing since the 1975 Lebanese Civil War. Today, Israel's military actions against Hezbollah reflect ongoing security concerns along its northern border, echoing the historical patterns of violence in the region.

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Story summary

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are conducting a campaign in southern Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah.
More than 1,000 targets have been struck in the campaign.
More than 770 Hezbollah members have been killed.
The operation seeks to protect northern Israeli communities and establish a security zone to the Litani River.
Three journalists were killed in an Israeli airstrike, raising concerns about media targeting.

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