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ConflictHezbollah says it launched about 20 attacks on Israeli troops; IDF claims over 125 operatives killed
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On June 5, 2026, Hezbollah reported conducting approximately 20 attacks on Israeli troops in southern Lebanon. In response, the Israeli military claimed that over the previous week, it had struck over 650 Hezbollah targets and eliminated over 125 operatives in the same region. Separately, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun warned that Iran was using Lebanon as a bargaining chip in its negotiations with the United States, calling the situation unacceptable. The report, sourced from the International Crisis Group, highlights ongoing cross-border hostilities and growing political tensions between Lebanon and Iran.
Source report
Source: Crisis Group Israel Date: Friday, 5 June 2026 – 17:46 (local time)
Key Developments
- Hizbollah reported conducting approximately 20 attacks on Israeli troops in southern Lebanon.
- The Israeli military tallied that over the previous week, "650-plus Hizbollah targets were struck and 125-plus were eliminated" in southern Lebanon.
- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun warned that Iran was "using Lebanon as a bargaining chip in their negotiations with the U.S. It is unacceptable."
Source
International Crisis GroupNeutral / independent
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