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Israel hits Beirut suburbs again ending ceasefire silence after April 17 escalation
International
Published on 6 May 2026
First strike since April 17 targets a key Hezbollah leader
Israel carried out an airstrike on Beirut’s southern suburbs on Wednesday, the first since an April 17 ceasefire was announced. The attack reportedly targeted a Hezbollah Radwan Force commander and comes amid continued fighting in southern Lebanon. Earlier in April, Israel hit Beirut in major strikes, but this unannounced suburban attack signals a fresh escalation in the conflict.
- Israel struck Beirut’s southern suburbs for the first time since April 17 ceasefire
- The target was reportedly a Hezbollah Radwan Force commander
- Fighting in southern Lebanon continues despite the ceasefire announcement
- Unannounced nature of the strike points to mounting tensions
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