The operation in the municipality of Deir Mimas was reported on Wednesday by Lebanon’s National News Agency. Before launching the strike, the military issued a specific directive advising local residents to open their windows. This safety precaution was intended to prepare the population for the concussive force of an anticipated massive explosion. The incident highlights the immediate dangers facing civilians living in southern Lebanese towns.
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Israeli army strikes Deir Mimas in southern Lebanon
28 October 2026 20:40 GMT
The Israeli army struck the Deir Mimas municipality in southern Lebanon, after issuing an earlier warning to residents instructing them to open their windows in preparation for a massive explosion in the town's vicinity, Lebanon’s National News Agency reported on Wednesday.
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