Middle East: Israel strikes Beirut in first since ceasefire
Key takeaways
- The Israeli military said it is carrying out strikes on infrastructure it says belongs to Iran-backed Islamist group Hezbollah.
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- 06/07/2026June 7, 2026Israel strikes Beirut's Dahia quarter in first since ceasefireSaim Dušan Inayatullah EditorIsrael carried out strikes on Lebanese capital Beirut's southern Dahia area, Israeli authorities said.
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The Israeli military said it is carrying out strikes on infrastructure it says belongs to Iran-backed Islamist group Hezbollah. This comes after it said projectiles were shot at Israel earlier today. DW has more.
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