Also known as Sarfand

Sarafand is a coastal city in southern Lebanon, situated along the Mediterranean between Sidon and Tyre. Known historically as the ancient Phoenician city of Sarepta, it has strategic positioning in a region long affected by Israeli-Hezbollah conflict. Recently, Sarafand has been subject to repeated Israeli airstrikes targeting suspected Hezbollah activity, accompanied by civilian evacuation warnings. Last updated Jul 7th, 2026

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16:37 Jun 12th, 2026

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IDF Strikes Sarfand After Warning

IDF hit Sarfand between Tyre and Sidon after an evacuation warning.

Israel Defense Forces Sarafand Sidon Tyre

12:13 Jun 5th, 2026

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Strikes Hit Hezbollah in Sarafand

Non stop strikes against Hezbollah continue. This time in Sarafand.

Sarafand is a coastal town in southern Lebanon, located in the South Governorate, between the cities of Sidon and Tyre.

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Hezbollah

Lebanon Sarafand

10:30 Jun 5th, 2026

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Israeli Strikes Hit Sarfand, Sidon

Israeli Air Force carrying out strikes in Sarfand, Sidon district, after issuing an evacuation alert.

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Israeli Air Force Sarafand Sidon

05:10 May 4th, 2026

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IDF Issues Evacuation Warning in Lebanon

IDF warning to residents in Qana, Dbayel, Qaaqaiya al-Jisr, Sarafand:

Hezbollah ceasefire violations have triggered imminent IDF action.

Evacuate immediately. Move at least 1000 meters away from populated areas to open ground.

Anyone near Hezbollah operatives or infrastructure is at serious risk.

Hezbollah

Israel Defense Forces Qaaqaiyat al-Jisr Qana Sarafand