Israel strikes near Beirut, intercepts 'hostile aircraft'
Israel conducted drone strikes near Beirut, resulting in at least six fatalities in southern Lebanon. The strikes targeted vehicles and followed the interception of a hostile aircraft believed to be launched by Hezbollah. Despite a recent U.S.-mediated ceasefire agreement, hostilities continue to escalate in the region.
- ▪Israeli drone strikes killed at least six people in southern Lebanon.
- ▪The Israeli military intercepted a hostile aircraft likely fired by Hezbollah.
- ▪Nearly 3,500 people have been killed in Lebanon by Israeli attacks since March 2.
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Israel strikes near Beirut, intercepts 'hostile aircraft'Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxSmoke rises in Lebanon following an Israeli strike, as seen from Marjayoun, southern Lebanon, June 3, 2026. REUTERS/StringerPublished Jun 03, 2026, 07:15 PMUpdated Jun 03, 2026, 07:15 PMBEIRUT/JERUSALEM, June 3 - Israeli drone strikes killed at least six people in southern Lebanon and targeted a car just south of Beirut on Wednesday, 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 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.The…
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