Israeli airstrikes and shelling in southern Lebanon on June 19 killed at least 18 people and wounded 33 according to Lebanon's health ministry, while four Israeli soldiers were killed in a Hezbollah ambush near Ali al-Taher hill. The IDF conducted extensive strikes targeting Hezbollah positions and infrastructure in the Nabatieh district. Disputed reports include claims of an explosive drone strike on an Israeli tank and destruction of three Merkava tanks.