Israel hits Lebanese capital in 'targeted strike'
Israel has conducted a targeted strike in Beirut, marking the second attack since a ceasefire began last month. The Israeli Defense Forces stated the strike aimed at a leader of an Iranian militia allied with Hezbollah. This escalation follows accusations from both Israel and Hezbollah of ceasefire violations, raising concerns about the stability of ongoing peace talks.
- ▪The strike in Beirut was carried out at around 14:00 local time and targeted Ali al-Husni, head of the missile force in an Iranian militia.
- ▪At least 11 people were reported killed in earlier Israeli strikes on Tyre and its surroundings.
- ▪Israeli officials claim Hezbollah's actions violate the ceasefire, while Lebanese officials cite Israeli strikes as violations.
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Israel hits Lebanese capital in 'targeted strike'10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSamantha Granville,BeirutandPaulin KolaBBCBeirut had until now been spared the intermittent attacks which have occurred despite a ceasefireIsrael has hit the Lebanese capital, Beirut, for only the second time since the start of a ceasefire last month.The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the attack at about 14:00 (11:00 GMT) was carried out in a "targeted manner", but gave no details.
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