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Israel-Lebanon Conflict Escalates: Strikes, Casualties, and Diplomatic Efforts

4/15/2026

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Escalating weekend fighting saw Israeli air strikes and Hezbollah rockets hit southern Lebanon and northern Israel.
Since March 2, Israeli attacks have killed 2,055 people, including 167 recently.
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said two soldiers were injured by an explosive drone in southern Lebanon.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a security buffer zone in Lebanon.
Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said efforts to end the conflict continue.

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Story summary

Escalating weekend fighting saw Israeli air strikes and Hezbollah rockets hit southern Lebanon and northern Israel.
Since March 2, Israeli attacks have killed 2,055 people, including 167 recently.
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said two soldiers were injured by an explosive drone in southern Lebanon.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a security buffer zone in Lebanon.
Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said efforts to end the conflict continue.