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Friday, May 29, 2026
Hezbollah rocket salvo struck church in south Lebanon, IDF footage shows
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleEmanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent
Damage caused to Saint Georges Orthodox Church in Marjaayoun, southern Lebanon, in a Hezbollah rocket attack on May 29, 2026. (Israel Defense Forces)
A barrage of rockets launched by Hezbollah overnight struck a church in southern Lebanon, according to footage published by the IDF.
According to the military, the rockets struck several buildings in Marjaayoun, including Saint Georges Orthodox Church, causing damage.
The IDF says that troops were not operating in the vicinity of the church.
A video released by the IDF shows the rockets striking Marjaayoun.
“This incident further proves how Hezbollah continues to endanger and harm Lebanese civilians,” the army adds.
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