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Israel Strikes Beirut, Targets Hezbollah Commander Post-Ceasefire

Israel conducted an airstrike in Beirut, targeting a senior Hezbollah Radwan commander, marking the first such attack on the Lebanese capital since a ceasefire went into effect weeks prior. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed the strike's objective.

6 May, 16:55 — 6 May, 20:44
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le-mondeHigh1h ago

Israel PM says targeted a top Hezbollah commander in Beirut strike

In a joint statement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz said the commander was struck on Wednesday: 'The Israeli army has struck in Beirut to target the commander of Hezbollah's Radwan force, in an attempt to neutralize him.'

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual2h ago

Israel bombs Beirut’s southern suburb as it targets Hezbollah commander

This is a breaking news story.

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cbcHigh2h ago

Israel strikes Beirut suburbs for 1st time since ceasefire was announced

Israel struck Beirut's southern suburbs Wednesday for the first time since a ceasefire between it and the militant group Hezbollah was announced on April 17.

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DWHigh1h ago

Israel strikes Beirut for first time since Lebanon ceasefire

Israel has said its strike targeted a senior Hezbollah commander. Meanwhile, Iran said it was still reviewing a US peace proposal. Follow DW.

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SCMPMostly Factual1h ago

Israel strikes Beirut for the first time since Lebanon ceasefire

Israel struck Beirut ⁠on Wednesday for the first time since agreeing to a ceasefire with Hezbollah last month, with Israel saying it targeted a commander of the militant group’s elite Radwan force in the city’s southern suburbs. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz announced the action in a joint statement. Israeli media reported that the commander was killed in the strike, but there was no immediate confirmation from the Israeli military or Hezbollah. Th...

By Reuters

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France 24High2h ago

Live: Israel strikes Beirut's southern suburbs, Netanyahu says targeted top Hezbollah commander

By FRANCE24

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jerusalem-postMostly Factualjust now

IDF tries to assassinate Hezbollah Radwan commander in Beirut; First attack in capital in weeks

US had advanced knowledge, but there wasn't a "green light" request, a source told The Jerusalem Post.

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DawnMostly Factual1h ago

Israel strikes Beirut for the first time since ceasefire

Israel struck Beirut on Wednesday for the first time since agreeing to a ceasefire with Hezbollah last month, with Israel claiming it targeted a commander of the group’s elite Radwan force in the city’s southern suburbs. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz announced the action in a joint statement. Israeli media reported that the commander was killed in the strike, but there was no immediate confirmation from the Israeli military or Hezbollah. ...

By none@none.com (Reuters)

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rte-newsMostly Factual2h ago

Israel says carried out strike targeting Hezbollah chief

The Israeli ⁠military has carried out a strike on the southern suburbs of Beirut in a Hezbollah stronghold known as Dahiyeh, targeting the ‌commander of ⁠the militant group's elite Radwan force, according to an official Israeli statement.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual47m ago

Israel strikes Beirut for the first time since the ceasefire

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a strike targeted a senior commander in Hezbollah’s Radwan Force.

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ANSAMostly Factual2h ago

IDF soldier puts cigarette in mouth of statue of Mary in shocking new photo

(ANSA) - ROME, MAY 6 - A photo is circulating on social media showing an Israeli soldier putting a cigarette in the mouth of a statue of the Virgin Mary in a Christian village in southern Lebanon, after another photo of an IDF man destroying a statue of Jesus in the same village spurred widespread condemnation including from the Vatican last week. Israeli and Lebanese media reported the image was taken in the village of Debel, southern Lebanon, where a few weeks ago another IDF soldier took t...

By ANSA

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the-journal1h ago

Israel launches air strike on Beirut for first time since ceasefire with Lebanon began

It marks the first time Israel has struck the city since its tentative ceasefire with Lebanon came into place on 17 April.

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Daily SabahMixed3h ago

Lebanon rejects normalization with Israel, seeks peace: PM Salam

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Wednesday that Beirut is pursuing peace and stability rather than normalization with Israel amid ongoing regional tensions. Speaking to jo...

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First report: yle-uutiset · 6 May, 13:04Full coverage: 32 · 8hWindow: 8h
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yle-uutiset6 May, 13:04First to report

Yle pääsi Libanonissa ääriliike Hizbollahin hallitsemalle alueelle – nämä merkit kertovat sen vallan heikkenemisestä

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Daily Sabah6 May, 16:55

Lebanon rejects normalization with Israel, seeks peace: PM Salam

vg6 May, 17:23

Israel med angrep mot Beirut

France 246 May, 17:27

Live: Israel strikes Beirut's southern suburbs, Netanyahu says targeted top Hezbollah commander

Al Jazeera6 May, 17:35

Israel bombs Beirut’s southern suburb as it targets Hezbollah commander

aftonbladet6 May, 17:47

Israelisk attack mot Beirut

cbc6 May, 17:50

Israel strikes Beirut suburbs for 1st time since ceasefire was announced

la-vanguardia6 May, 17:50

Israel bombardea los suburbios de Beirut por primera vez desde el alto el fuego

la-repubblica6 May, 17:51

Nuova foto shock, soldato Idf mette sigaretta in bocca a statua Maria

orf6 May, 17:53

Israel bombardiert erstmals seit Waffenruhe Beirut

faz6 May, 17:58

Nahost: Israel greift erstmals seit Waffenruhe in Beiruter Vorort an

rte-news6 May, 17:59

Israel says carried out strike targeting Hezbollah chief

ANSA6 May, 18:01

IDF soldier puts cigarette in mouth of statue of Mary in shocking new photo

iefimerida6 May, 18:14

Το Ισραήλ χτύπησε διοικητή της Χεζμπολάχ μέσα στη Βηρυτό -Βίντεο δείχνει φωτιά σε κατοικημένη περιοχή

the-journal6 May, 18:23

Israel launches air strike on Beirut for first time since ceasefire with Lebanon began

berlingske6 May, 18:26

Medie: Højtstående Hizbollah-medlem dræbt i israelske angreb

digi246 May, 18:36

Israelul a ucis un comandant al unităţii de elită Hezbollah în primul atac major asupra Beirutului de la armistiţiu

aktuality-sk6 May, 18:45

Izraelské letectvo zasiahlo predmestie Bejrútu. Podľa AFP zabilo veliteľa elitnej jednotky Hizballáhu Radwán

dr-dk6 May, 18:51

Israel har angrebet Beirut for første gang siden våbenhvile

n1-serbia6 May, 18:51

Izrael izveo vazdušni udar na Bejrut

delfi-lt6 May, 18:54

Šaltinis: per Izraelio smūgį į Beiruto priemiesčius žuvo aukšto rango „Hezbollah“ vadas

SCMP6 May, 18:55

Israel strikes Beirut for the first time since Lebanon ceasefire

index-hr6 May, 18:55

Izraelski vojnik stavio cigaretu u usta kipa Gospe. Vojska: Bit će kažnjen

DW6 May, 19:03

Israel strikes Beirut for first time since Lebanon ceasefire

Dawn6 May, 19:07

Israel strikes Beirut for the first time since ceasefire

klix-ba6 May, 19:15

Izraelski vojnik ismijavao Djevicu Mariju u Libanu: Kipu stavljao cigaretu u usta

le-monde6 May, 19:21

Israel PM says targeted a top Hezbollah commander in Beirut strike

naftemporiki6 May, 19:27

Στέιτ Ντιπάρτμεντ: Η Χεζμπολάχ υπονομεύει τις ειρηνευτικές προσπάθειες στον Λίβανο

channel-news-asia6 May, 19:35

Israel strikes Beirut for the first time since the ceasefire

irozhlas6 May, 20:00

Izrael bez varování udeřil na obydlenou čtvrť v Bejrútu. Podle Netanjahua byl cílem velitel Hizballáhu

nos6 May, 20:00

Israël valt Beiroet aan, eerste keer sinds ingaan van staakt-het-vuren

jerusalem-post6 May, 20:44Latest update

IDF tries to assassinate Hezbollah Radwan commander in Beirut; First attack in capital in weeks