Israeli Drone Strike Hits Ain al-Hilweh Refugee Camp, Leaving Dead and Injured

On Friday, February 20, 2026, the Israeli military carried out a drone strike on the Ain al‑Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp near Sidon in Lebanon, killing at least two people and injuring several others, according to Lebanese medical and security sources.

Local reports said the strike hit a residential building inside the densely populated camp, causing significant damage and prompting emergency teams to rush the wounded to nearby hospitals.

In a statement, the Israeli army said the operation targeted a command center linked to Hamas, alleging it was being used to plan attacks against Israel. Hamas rejected the claim, describing the strike as an attack on civilians.

The incident comes amid heightened tensions along the Lebanon–Israel border, with repeated exchanges and airstrikes raising fears of a broader escalation in the region.

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