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Israeli Raids Kill 11, Toll Since March 2 Reaches 4,346

8/18/2026

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Israeli raids on Saturday killed 11 people, raising the death toll since March 2 to 4,346.
United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) recorded 137 projectiles per day between Aug 5-16, with 208 on Saturday and 185 on Sunday.
UNIFIL said civilians in southern Lebanon are displaced or forced to alter daily routines because of insecurity.
President Joseph Aoun said he supports extending UNIFIL’s mandate and keeping international forces in the south.

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Israeli raids on Saturday killed 11 people, raising the death toll since March 2 to 4,346.
United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) recorded 137 projectiles per day between Aug 5-16, with 208 on Saturday and 185 on Sunday.
UNIFIL said civilians in southern Lebanon are displaced or forced to alter daily routines because of insecurity.
President Joseph Aoun said he supports extending UNIFIL’s mandate and keeping international forces in the south.