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Israeli Strike Kills 350 in Lebanon; Girl Survives

4/12/2026

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Aline Survives Attack

Aline Saeed, a seven-year-old girl, survived an Israeli strike on her home in south Lebanon during her father's funeral.
The attack occurred during a supposed US-Iran ceasefire and left more than 350 dead across Lebanon, including Taleen, Aline's infant sister.
Nasser Saeed, Aline's grandfather, described the moment as a storm and mourned with relatives in Tyre.
The violence has displaced many families and created makeshift camps in Beirut.

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Israel Launches Airstrikes

On April 9, 2026, Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon killed more than 300 people and injured over 1,165.
The strikes targeted multiple locations, including the Barbour neighborhood.
Witnesses described devastation as casualties, including children, arrived at hospitals.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam declared a national day of mourning.
The United Nations condemned the violence and urged peace talks.

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Aline Survives Attack

Aline Saeed, a seven-year-old girl, survived an Israeli strike on her home in south Lebanon during her father's funeral.
The attack occurred during a supposed US-Iran ceasefire and left more than 350 dead across Lebanon, including Taleen, Aline's infant sister.
Nasser Saeed, Aline's grandfather, described the moment as a storm and mourned with relatives in Tyre.
The violence has displaced many families and created makeshift camps in Beirut.

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