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2026-05-27 06:01:36
[Israeli Airstrikes in Lebanon Leave 71 Dead and 40 Injured; Key Dam Near Strike] According to the Lebanese Ministry of Health and the National News Agency on the 26th, Israel launched airstrikes on multiple locations in southern and eastern Lebanon that day, resulting in at least 31 deaths and 40 injuries. The Qalaun Dam, located in the Bekaa Valley in eastern Lebanon, was hit by three airstrikes. The Lebanese Litani River National Authority issued a statement saying that the Qalaun Dam is a vital civilian infrastructure project concerning Lebanon's water security, energy supply, and agricultural irrigation. Any direct or indirect attack on the dam and its associated facilities could pose a catastrophic risk to residents and infrastructure downstream. (Xinhua)
