FACT CHECK · LEBANON: HEZBOLLAH, UNIFIL, 2006 AND 2026
Claim: Israel always attacks first
FALSETHE ANSWER
Not in Lebanon's last three rounds. 12 Jul 2006: Hezbollah raided across the border, killing 3 soldiers, seizing 2. 8 Oct 2023: it shelled Israel 'in solidarity' with Hamas. 1-2 Mar 2026: it fired.
SOURCE
Britannica: 2006 Lebanon War; AFP via Hespress, 8 Oct 2023; ACAPS and FDD, Mar 2026
britannica.com · en.hespress.com · algemeiner.com
britannica.com · en.hespress.com · algemeiner.com
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