LebanonManara, Lebanon
IDF raises flag on Lebanese hilltop
Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 10:04 UTC · 2 sources
An Israel Defense Forces soldier raised the Israeli flag on hilltops overlooking a village near Manara in southern Lebanon. The symbolic act asserts Israeli military presence in the contested region, following earlier reports of the flag being raised. This action comes amid ongoing Israeli ground operations and extensive attacks across southern Lebanon.
Updates
12h agoIsrael Today
New photo shows the Israeli flag flying over a village in southern Lebanon, confirming the area is under IDF control.
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 10:04 UTC · First reported: 13h ago