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A drone attack occurred in Lebanon on August 18, 2026, involving Hezbollah and causing fatalities.
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What happened
A drone attack occurred in Lebanon on August 18, 2026, involving Hezbollah and causing fatalities.
Who's involved
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Part of
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The entities involved
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Hezbollah
Iranian-backed Shia Islamist political party and armed organization in Lebanon
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Lebanon
country in West Asia
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