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Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Lebanon reports Israeli strikes near border villages
Lebanon’s official National News Agency reports that Israel is carrying out heavy bombardments near the villages of Aita al-Shaab and Ramyeh, close to the country’s border with Israel.
The report adds that Israeli reconnaissance aircraft were seen overnight over several towns in southern Lebanon.
Pro-Hezbollah news outlet Al-Mayadeen reports Israeli strikes on the outskirts of Meiss Ej Jabal, a Lebanese town further east near the Israel border.
There is no immediate Israeli comment on the reported attacks.