An Israeli airstrike on Monday targeted Hezbollah positions in Beirut's southern suburbs, as Lebanon reported further attacks in the south. AFPTV footage showed smoke rising over largely evacuated neighbourhoods.
Israel said it was hitting "Hezbollah terror targets" after previous warnings, while Hezbollah launched retaliatory strikes on Israeli positions, including missile and drone attacks near Hadera.
The strikes come amid heavy fighting that began when Hezbollah joined the Middle East war alongside Iran on March 2.
Lebanese authorities reported four killed in a southern car attack, and damage to at least 15 homes in the Tyre district village of Burj Rahal. Evacuation warnings were issued for more than 40 southern towns.
Since the conflict erupted on February 28, Lebanon says 1,497 people have died, including 57 health workers. The WHO has verified 92 attacks on medical facilities and personnel, calling such violence unacceptable.
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