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Deir ez-Zahrani

Also known as Deir a-Zahrani, Deir Al-Zahrani, Deir El Zahrani

Deir ez-Zahrani is a town in the Nabatieh Governorate of southern Lebanon. Known as a Hezbollah-linked area in a region historically central to Lebanon's sectarian geography and resistance activity. Recently, it has been repeatedly targeted by Israeli airstrikes, including strikes on Hezbollah financial infrastructure, and its residents were ordered to evacuate amid ceasefire violations. Last updated Jul 4th, 2026

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IDF: The IDF carried out strikes across Lebanon targeting Hezbollah fighters, launch sites, and key infrastructure.

A rocket launcher near Deir ez-Zahrani was hit, several operatives were eliminated in the south, and a logistics building in Beirut was taken out.

The operations follow warnings of an imminent large-scale Hezbollah rocket attack on Israel.