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World20 February 2026Archive brief

At least 12 people are killed and 33 others are injured in multiple Israeli strikes targeting members of Hezbollah and Hamas across Lebanon.

At least 12 people are killed and 33 others are injured in multiple Israeli strikes targeting members of Hezbollah and Hamas across Lebanon. One Hezbollah leader has been reported deceased.

By Belfast Herald Staff Reporter2 min read

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At least 12 people are killed and 33 others are injured in multiple Israeli strikes targeting members of Hezbollah and Hamas across Lebanon. One Hezbollah leader has been reported deceased.

The development was among the significant world stories being followed from World. Contemporary coverage attributed the principal details to Al Jazeera on 20 February 2026.

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