Israeli strike kills brother of Palestinian official in Lebanon

Khalil al-Maqdah who was killed in the strike was the brother of Mounir al-Maqdah, a high-ranking official in the armed wing of Palestinian faction Fatah.

Wednesday 21 August 2024 14:54, UK

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