Israeli forces continued aerial and artillery bombardments across multiple regions of Lebanon on Friday, March 20, 2026, resulting in casualties and widespread destruction of buildings and infrastructure. The escalating conflict is raising concerns about a wider regional crisis.
An Israeli airstrike on the city of Baville killed two people and injured one, according to reports.
Israeli air and artillery forces also targeted the cities of Nabatiyeh, Kfar Tebnit, Qulayleh, Sha‘itiyeh, Al-Tayri, Sultaniyah, Tebnine, Ainata, Bint Jbeil, Zibqin, Debaal, Deir Al-Zahrani, Haboush, Sarifa, Aba, Al-Qusaybah, Deir Sreian and Kfar Sir in southern Lebanon.
The Lebanese government’s Risk Management Unit reported Thursday evening that the death toll had reached 1,001, with 2,584 injured. This development underscores the growing humanitarian crisis in Lebanon as a result of the ongoing hostilities.
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