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WATCH: Israeli Foreign Ministry refutes Hezbollah lies again

In video “round two,” the ministry highlights that urging civilians to evacuate combat zones is compatible with international law.

May 4, 2026
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Hezbollah weaponry discovered by Israel Defense Forces ground troops in Southern Lebanon, April 2026. Credit: IDF Spokesperson's Unit.
Hezbollah weaponry discovered by Israel Defense Forces ground troops in Southern Lebanon, April 2026. Credit: IDF Spokesperson’s Unit.
( May 4, 2026 / JNS )

The Israeli Foreign Ministry on Sunday posted another video on social media aimed at rebutting misinformation about the conflict with Hezbollah.

Israel does not deliberately target civilians in Lebanon, only military sites, the presenter says in the video, adding that claims that most casualties in Lebanon are civilians are false.

Watch the video below:

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