On February 21, 2026, Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley killed at least 10 individuals, including a senior Hezbollah military leader, Muhammad Hassan Yaghi, as confirmed by Lebanese authorities. The strikes also injured 24 people, including three children, marking one of the deadliest escalations since the ceasefire established in November 2024. Hezbollah condemned the attacks, with deputy chairman Mahmoud Qamati stating, "What option do we have left to defend ourselves and our country? What option do we have other than resistance?" This incident follows an Israeli attack on the Ain al-Helweh refugee camp, which resulted in two fatalities, further escalating tensions in the region (Middle East Eye, New York Times, BBC News).
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Israeli Airstrikes Kill Hezbollah Leader in Bekaa Valley, Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley kill 10, including a Hezbollah leader, escalating tensions. Hezbollah vows resistance as U.S.-Iran conflict looms, raising fears of further destabilizat...
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