Israel hits Lebanese capital in 'targeted strike'

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Israel conducted a targeted strike in Beirut's Dahiyeh suburb around 14:00, reportedly targeting the head of an Iranian militia's missile force, marking the second strike on the capital since a November ceasefire. This escalation follows Israeli strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon and an IDF order for residents north of the Zahrani River to evacuate, with earlier strikes on Tyre reportedly killing at least 11.

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Beirut had until now largely been spared even as both Israel and Hezbollah accused each other of breaking last month's ceasefire.

Israel hits Lebanese capital in 'targeted strike'

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