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More Than 20 Terrorists Eliminated in Lebanon Both from the Air and On the Ground

The IDF reports over 20 Hezbollah terrorists eliminated in southern Lebanon within 24 hours through air and ground operations, with weapons confiscated.

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Jerusalem, 19 March, 2026 (TPS-IL) — The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that more than 20 terrorists were killed In Southern Lebanon over the past 24 hours, both from the air and in “face-to-face” encounters on the ground.

Yesterday (Wednesday), the IDF’s Golani Infantry Brigade combat team forces identified armed Hezbollah terrorist squads in two separate incidents. In one of the incidents, the terrorists attempted to fire anti-tank missiles at the forces. Immediately after the identification in a rapid engagement, the fighters eliminated five terrorists and the Air Force eliminated three additional terrorists in an airstrike.

In the past 24 hours, more than 20 terrorists have been eliminated and dozens of military structures of the terrorist organization Hezbollah have been destroyed by the forces of the division and the Air Force.

In addition, the fighters located and confiscated numerous weapons, including RPGs, anti-tank rockets, ammunition, a hunting rifle, and other military equipment.

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Wednesday, 22 April 2026 Updated continuously