Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon as drones fly over Beirut
Despite a ceasefire, the Israeli army conducted airstrikes and opened fire in southern Lebanon, with drones flying over the capital, following earlier attacks that killed over 2,500 and displaced 1.6 million.
- Middle East
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 09:28 | 28 April 2026
The Israeli army carried out airstrikes and opened fire in southern Lebanon early Tuesday, while drones were seen flying over the capital despite a ceasefire, according to the National News Agency.
Israeli warplanes launched three strikes on the town of Zawtar al-Sharqiya in the Nabatieh district, starting at around 6 am (0300GMT).
In the town of Bint Jbeil, Israeli forces fired heavy machine guns toward the Mihniyeh neighborhood.
More than 2,500 people have been killed and over 1.6 million displaced by Israeli attacks across Lebanon since March 2, according to Lebanese official figures.
A 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel took effect on April 17, and was extended by three weeks on Thursday last week.
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