Israel strikes near Beirut, intercepts 'hostile aircraft'
Israeli drone strikes in southern Lebanon resulted in the deaths of at least six individuals, targeting vehicles near Beirut. This escalation follows a recent U.S.-mediated agreement aimed at reducing hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. Despite diplomatic efforts, tensions remain high, with both sides continuing military actions.
- ▪Israeli drone strikes killed at least six people in southern Lebanon on June 3, 2026.
- ▪The Israeli military intercepted a hostile aircraft likely launched by Hezbollah.
- ▪Nearly 3,500 people have died in Lebanon due to Israeli attacks since March 2, including many women and children.
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Israeli drone strikes killed at least six people in southern Lebanon and targeted a car just south of Beirut on Wednesday (June 3, 2026), Lebanese security sources said, while Israel said it intercepted a hostile aircraft likely fired by Hezbollah.Hostilities have continued despite a U.S.-mediated agreement announced on Monday (June 1, 2026) that led Israel to step back from attacking the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs of Beirut, and the Iran-backed group to halt cross-border strikes. Israeli drone strikes near Beirut kill four; southern airstrikes claim at least 13 livesThe Israeli military said the hostile aircraft had crossed into northern Israel from Lebanon. An Israeli military spokesperson said it was most likely a drone launched by Hezbollah.
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