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Death toll from Israeli strikes in Lebanon rises to 4,106

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Death toll from Israeli strikes in Lebanon rises to 4,106

2026-06-22 16:46 Last Updated At:17:07

Israeli air strikes and attacks in Lebanon have killed 4,106 people and wounded 12,153 others between March 2 and June 21, Lebanese Health Ministry's Public Health Emergency Operations Center said on Sunday.

Israeli drones dropped sound bombs in the city of Nabatieh and an Israeli tank opened fire toward the outskirts of the village of Hadatha in southern Lebanon on Sunday, marking the first reported violation of a ceasefire announced one day before, according to Lebanon's National News Agency.

Meanwhile, Lebanese Civil Defense teams recovered six bodies from the rubble and transported eight wounded people to hospitals in Nabatieh on Sunday during search and rescue operations.

In a statement published by Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper, Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said Lebanon's priorities remain securing a full Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, deploying the Lebanese army, facilitating the return of displaced residents, securing the release of detainees, and launching reconstruction efforts with Arab and international support.

For its part, Hezbollah criticized the Lebanese delegation's direct negotiations with the United States in Washington, claiming they were conducted under U.S. pressure and violated Lebanon's sovereignty.

A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect on Saturday evening following two days of intense Israeli airstrikes across southern Lebanon and other parts of the country.

Death toll from Israeli strikes in Lebanon rises to 4,106

Death toll from Israeli strikes in Lebanon rises to 4,106

Glowing bamboo rafts linked end to end like a golden dragon lit up Beijing's Grand Canal in Tongzhou during this year's Dragon Boat Festival.

The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month on the Chinese lunar calendar. This year, it fell on June 19.

Formed by 36 glowing bamboo rafts from south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the 240‑meter "golden dragon" glided gracefully along the Grand Canal, creating a striking Chinese‑style tableau. The spectacle drew crowds of visitors from across China and abroad, adding to the festive atmosphere along the waterfront.

"I am very touched as I never expected that there would be such a beautiful performance during the Dragon Boat Festival in Tongzhou," said a tourist from Mexico.

"It's very amazing. This is my first time coming to the Grand Canal in Tongzhou to watch the performance. I think it's really great and I hope to come again in the future," said Ms. Shi, a local resident. By day, the canal banks transformed into a bustling fair, lined with stalls showcasing Tongzhou's intangible cultural heritage crafts and local delicacies. Visitors also sampled honey, jujube cakes, kumquat pastries, and other specialties from Guangxi, blending regional flavors with creative cultural products to round out the festive experience.

"Golden dragon" of glowing bamboo rafts illuminates Beijing

"Golden dragon" of glowing bamboo rafts illuminates Beijing

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