Israel launches airstrikes in southern Lebanon, killing four; Hezbollah drone injures two soldiers
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 11:20 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
Israel carried out airstrikes in southern Lebanon that resulted in at least four civilian deaths, according to The Independent. The report also states that a Hezbollah-operated drone wounded two Israeli soldiers during the same operation. The article links the strikes to ongoing cross‑border tensions.
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