Lebanon air raids kill 18 as residents flee southern villages

No Comment Video. Lebanon air raids kill 18 as residents flee southern villages Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 19/06/2026 - 12:43 GMT+2 Lebanon reported 18 deaths on 19 June after Israeli airstrikes hit several locations in the country's south and east, raising fresh concerns about the durability of a regional peace initiative announced earlier this week. Thick smoke was seen rising above villages including Nabatiyeh al-Faouqa, Choukine and Kfar Sir, while additional strikes were reported near Baalbek. The violence came just days after the United States and Iran signed a framework agreement intended to halt fighting across multiple fronts, including Lebanon. Israeli forces also reported the deaths of soldiers in southern Lebanon, the first such losses since the deal was announced. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In the Baalbek district, ambulances, civil defence crews and army units deployed to strike locations as rescue operations continued on 19 June. Damaged vehicles and burned-out cars were visible near impact sites. Further south, traffic streamed across the Qasmieh Bridge between Tyre and Sidon as residents left affected areas. Although the US-Iran agreement opened a 60-day negotiation process, Israel and Hezbollah are not direct parties to the arrangement. Continued clashes risk undermining diplomatic efforts and adding uncertainty to hopes for a broader ceasefire across the region. Lebanon south lebanon Airstrike Israel Hezbollah Israel-Hezbollah conflict Top stories Now playing Next Lebanon air raids kill 18 as residents flee southern villages Now playing Next Celebrations as Mexico becomes first nation to reach World Cup knockout stage Now playing Next Macron and Modi tour Indian pavilion at France's VivaTech Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | June 19th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next Uzbekistan celebrates first World Cup goal despite defeat to Colombia Now playing Next Here are all the World Cup matches you may have missed on Thursday Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | June 19th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next The world's longest non-stop flight is set for take off in 2027 Now playing Next EU of six, not 27, is needed to 'stay relevant' - Bruno Le Maire Now playing Next EU leaders debate Ukraine as Costa opens Kremlin channel Now playing Next Timelapse video shows ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz since reopening Now playing Next Kallas calls for dialogue after Israeli FM vows to cut ties with her Now playing Next From Pompeii to Évora : invisible solar for heritage sites Now playing Next Podcast | Ten years on, Brexit ghosts still linger Now playing Next Tashkent turns 120 investor proposals into economic reform roadmap Now playing Next EU leaders debate Ukraine as Costa opens diplomatic channel with Kremlin ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Humanoid robots and smart homes put AI centre stage at VivaTech 2026 in Paris No Comment Lebanon: Tyre residents return to homes shattered by strikes No Comment Toronto celebrates as Ghana beat Panama with late World Cup goal No Comment Brussels rally presses EU to curb trade with settlements Iran Timelapse video shows ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz since reopening Europe News Costa defends surprise decision to open diplomatic channel with Russia 12 minutes with An EU of six, not 27, best way to 'reinforce Europe', Bruno Le Maire tells Euronews Tech News Companies are rushing into AI, but adoption is still lagging, a KPMG executive says Europe News French fishermen gather in Cherbourg as sector faces down multiple challenges Uzbekistan Germany and Uzbekistan deepen ties, President Steinmeier tells Euronews Iran How do Iranians and Israelis view the US-Iran deal? Cinema Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Toy Story 5' - You've got a friend in tech? ADVERTISEMENT Culture news Archaeologists discover 5,000-year-old 'proto-Stonehenge' just a few miles from the famous monument Tech News Salesforce France CEO: Both leaders and employees need to adapt to AI Israel Kaja Kallas responds after Israeli foreign minister says he will 'sever all contact' with her Travel News World's longest non-stop flight set for 2027 take-off as Qantas confirms Sydney-London route Lebanon Israel says one soldier killed and several injured in clashes following latest strikes in Lebanon Europe Today Besides Trump, nobody believes deal will last, former US general says Europe News Voters head to the polls in key UK by-election that could determine Britain's next PM The Cube Misinformation targets Trump and European leaders at G7 ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT