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Adi Ronen Argov1 min read

Monday, May 18, 2026 – The Regional War

The American-Israeli attack on Iran, 41st day of the ceasefire.

Israel

1. Events:

‣ Interception debris fell in Kiryat Shmona and Metula. UAV launches toward Ramot Naftali and Malkia.

Lebanon

Continuation of the Israeli offensive during the “ceasefire.”

1. Events:

‣ Israeli military attacks in Lebanon:

◦ Airstrikes in Douris (Beqaa), Baalbek (a senior Islamic Jihad official and his daughter were killed), Deir El Zahrani, Maarakeh (one killed and others injured), Kfar Roummane, Chihine, Mayfadoun, Harouf, Hariss, Tebnit, Touline (injured), Froun, Siddikine, Baisariyeh, Borj El Chmali, Borj Qalaouiye, and Jibchit (one killed);

◦ Artillery fire on Nabatiyeh Al Fawqa, Chahour, Kfar Roummane, Zebdine, and Chihine;

‣ Hezbollah attacks on the Israeli military in Lebanon:

◦ Approximately 10 rockets launched at a military force, all intercepted.

2. Casualties:

‣ Since March 2, 2026:

◦ 3,020 killed and 9,273 injured.


Sources

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