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Israel bombs Beirut’s southern suburbs

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Beirut *Hezbollah Radwan Force Lebanon Malek Balou

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May 6, 2026

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Al Jazeera14h ago

Israel bombs Beirut’s southern suburbs

Israel conducted airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs on [Date of bombing, if available in the article]. This marks the first instance of such bombings in the area since a ceasefire agreement was implemented on April 17. The strikes targeted [Specific targets, if mentioned in the article] within the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital. The reason for these bombings, following the established ceasefire, is [Reason for bombing, if stated in the article]. This development signifies a potential escalation or violation of the recent truce.

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BBC News - World15h ago

Israel strikes Beirut for first time since Hezbollah ceasefire

Israel conducted an airstrike on Beirut's southern suburbs, known as Dahieh, for the first time since a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah. The strike, personally approved by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, targeted a commander of Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force, reportedly meeting with unit members. This attack, occurring on April 23rd, marks a significant escalation and further strains the fragile ceasefire announced on April 16th. Despite the agreement, both sides have accused each other of violations, with Israel stating its strikes target Hezbollah infrastructure and personnel. The conflict has resulted in over 120 deaths in Lebanon in the past week, according to the Lebanese health ministry.

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South China Morning Post16h ago

Israel strikes Beirut for the first time since Lebanon ceasefire

Israel conducted an airstrike in Beirut's southern suburbs on Wednesday, marking the first such action since a ceasefire with Hezbollah was established last month. Israel stated the target was a commander within Hezbollah's elite Radwan force. While Israeli media reported the commander's death, neither the Israeli military nor Hezbollah immediately confirmed this. This strike occurred amidst a broader US-Iran truce, where a halt to Israeli strikes in Lebanon was a significant Iranian condition. The action raises questions about the stability of the existing ceasefire.

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Israel bombed Beirut’s southern suburbs.

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The bombing occurred for the first time since the ceasefire took effect on April 17.

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Israel attacked Beirut for the first time since agreeing to a ceasefire with Hezbollah.

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Israel struck Beirut for the first time since agreeing to a ceasefire with Hezbollah last month.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz announced the action.

— Israel

May 2, 2026

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Al Jazeera4d ago

Israeli air strikes kill 10 people in southern Lebanon

Israeli air strikes killed at least 10 people in southern Lebanon on Saturday, despite a ceasefire declared on April 17. Drones and warplanes targeted several towns, including Shoukine, Kfar Dajjal, Lwaizeh, and Siddiqine, with reports of civilian casualties. These strikes follow a pattern of escalating violence, with Lebanon's National News Agency reporting 44 deaths in Israeli attacks over the previous two days and a total of over 2,600 since March 2. Israel states its actions target Hezbollah, but a significant number of those killed are civilians. In response, Hezbollah has pledged to continue its attacks on Israeli forces within Lebanese territory.

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Israeli air strikes killed at least 10 people in southern Lebanon on Saturday, including attacks in Shoukine, Kfar Dajjal, and Lwaizeh.

— Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA)

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The death toll from Israeli attacks since the start of the renewed war on March 2 has risen to at least 2,618 people.

— Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health

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At least 44 people have been killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon over the last two days alone.

— Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA)

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More than one million people in Lebanon have been registered as displaced since the outbreak of the war.

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Hezbollah targeted Israeli soldiers and vehicles in southern Lebanon using artillery and a squadron of diving suicide drones.

— Hezbollah

May 1, 2026

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Al Jazeera5d ago

At least 12 killed in latest Israeli attacks on Lebanon

At least 12 people, including a child, were killed in southern Lebanon following Israeli strikes on Friday. The attacks, which destroyed residential neighborhoods and other structures, occurred despite an ongoing ceasefire. Israeli forces reportedly killed eight people in Habboush, with four others killed in separate incidents near Tyre and Nabatieh. Israel claims its actions target Hezbollah but a significant number of civilian casualties have been reported. These latest strikes follow a day of heavy attacks on Thursday, which resulted in at least 28 deaths in Lebanon.

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Israel issued a forced evacuation order to residents in Habboush via social media before the strikes.

— Avichay Adraee

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Israel claims its attacks target the pro-Iran Lebanese group Hezbollah.

— Israeli military

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At least 12 people, including a child, were killed in southern Lebanon in recent Israeli strikes.

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Israeli forces killed at least eight people and wounded eight others in Habboush in the Nabatieh district on Friday.

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More than 2,600 people have been killed in Lebanon since March 2.

Apr 26, 2026

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BBC News - WorldApr 26

Netanyahu orders army to 'vigorously attack' Hezbollah in Lebanon

Following an order from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to "vigorously attack" Hezbollah, the Israeli military conducted strikes across southern Lebanon. These actions were described by Israel as targeting Hezbollah's military infrastructure in response to perceived threats to its soldiers operating in the region. Hezbollah, in turn, claimed to have targeted an Israeli army vehicle in retaliation for an earlier Israeli strike. The exchanges involved the killing of Hezbollah members and the identification of a "suspicious aerial target" by the IDF, which was deemed a violation of the ceasefire. Lebanon's state-run news agency reported multiple strikes in various southern Lebanese towns following Netanyahu's directive.

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Key Claims

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Netanyahu ordered the Israeli army to 'vigorously attack' Hezbollah in Lebanon.

— Benjamin Netanyahu

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Two armed Hezbollah members were killed in the Litani area for posing a threat to IDF soldiers.

— IDF

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Hezbollah targeted an Israeli army vehicle in south Lebanon in retaliation for an attack on Yohmor al-Shaqeef.

— Hezbollah

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A journalist was among those killed in Israeli attacks on Wednesday.

— International press advocacy group

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Israel continues to occupy much of southern Lebanon and has been carrying out large-scale demolitions there.