{
  "id": 2516378,
  "title": "Israeli forces shell towns in southern Lebanon, continue demolitions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/israeli-forces-shell-towns-in-southern-lebanon-continue-demolitions",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T06:21:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israeli-forces-shell-towns-southern-lebanon-continue-demolitions"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Israeli forces have continued their military operations in southern Lebanon, shelling towns and conducting demolitions, according to reports. The National News Agency (NNA) of Lebanon reported that Israeli forces shelled the town of al-Mansouri, surrounding Bayt al-Sayyad and the outskirts of Majdal Zoun. Additionally, an air raid was carried out near Ali al-Tahir heights. Quds News Network confirmed the continuous presence of Israeli drones over various villages and towns in the western and central sectors of southern Lebanon. Extensive demolitions were reported overnight in three towns and villages, including Haddatha, Beit Yahoun, and Aita al-Jabal, with no homes left undamaged.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Le Monde English",
        "title": "In southern Lebanon, a 'race between preserving memory and Israel's destruction'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/in-southern-lebanon-a-race-between-preserving-memory-and-israels",
        "published": "2026-08-22T01:40:47.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "World : Israeli Artillery Shelling, Explosions Hit Several Towns In Southern Lebanon",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/world-israeli-artillery-shelling-explosions-hit-several-towns-in",
        "published": "2026-08-22T04:49:14.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}