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Israeli Strike Kills Lebanese Brigadier General in Marjayoun District
An Israeli strike hit a Lebanese Armed Forces vehicle in southern Lebanon, killing a brigadier general. The incident occurred in the Marjayoun district near Beaufort Heights.
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The Lebanese army is tasked with enforcing the ceasefire in southern Lebanon and removing Hezbollah fighters from the area.
The attack took place this morning.
Images from the scene show the vehicle was completely destroyed, and authorities are struggling to identify all victims due to the severity of the blast. The Lebanese army has come under Israeli fire multiple times during the conflict.
Killing a senior commander risks undermining the arrangement meant to stabilize southern Lebanon. The source of the report is Al Jazeera.
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