Israeli drone strikes kill 4 near Beirut as southern airstrikes kill at least 13
Summary
Israeli drone strikes near Beirut killed four people, and other airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed at least 13, including a child. These attacks happened despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah that started on April 17.Key Facts
- Three Israeli drone strikes south of Beirut killed four people and wounded several others.
- Airstrikes in southern Lebanon, including in Saksakiyeh, Bourj Rahhal, and Maifadoun, killed at least 13 people, including a man and his 12-year-old daughter.
- The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah began on April 17 but both sides have continued daily attacks.
- Israel said Hezbollah fired explosive drones into Israel, injuring three Israeli soldiers.
- Hezbollah also claimed attacks inside Lebanon and a drone strike on an Israeli military post.
- The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah began on March 2 with rocket fire into northern Israel.
- Lebanon and Israel have formally been in a state of war since 1948 but recently held direct talks and plan a new round of talks in Washington.
- Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam met Syria’s interim President to discuss cooperation amid regional conflicts.
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