Israeli strikes on cars in southern Lebanon kill 12, health ministry says
Summary
At least 12 people were killed in seven separate Israeli air strikes on cars in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanon's health ministry. The strikes targeted areas near Beirut and further south as fighting continues between Israel and Hezbollah despite a ceasefire.Key Facts
- Israeli drones attacked three cars on a coastal highway near Beirut, killing 8 people, including 2 children.
- Four more cars were hit in southern towns, causing additional deaths.
- Israel says it is targeting Hezbollah fighters and their infrastructure in southern Lebanon.
- Hezbollah has launched drone, rocket, and mortar attacks against Israeli troops and northern Israeli communities.
- Since a ceasefire announced by President Donald Trump almost a month ago, over 400 people have died across Lebanon.
- The conflict began on 2 March after a US and Israeli attack on Iran; Hezbollah responded by firing rockets into Israel.
- At least 2,896 people have died in Lebanon and 22 in Israel since the conflict started.
- Israeli and Lebanese officials are scheduled to meet for talks in Washington to try to end the fighting, but Hezbollah’s leader said his group will continue fighting.
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