Israeli airstrikes on Beirut and southern Lebanon on Sunday killed at least 11 people, including a family of six, and wounded dozens more. The attacks also prompted Syria to temporarily close its main border crossing with Lebanon, as Israel's conflict with Hezbollah intensifies.
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Israel launches new strikes on Lebanon, forces closure of Syria border crossing
France 24
April 05, 2026
17:54 GMT
Israeli airstrikes on Beirut and southern Lebanon on Sunday killed at least 11 people, including a family of six, and wounded dozens more. The attacks also prompted Syria to temporarily close its main border crossing with Lebanon, as Israel's conflict with Hezbollah intensifies.
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Israeli airstrikes on Beirut and southern Lebanon on Sunday killed at least 11 people, including a family of six, and wounded dozens more. The attacks also prompted Syria to temporarily close its main border crossing with Lebanon, as Israel's conflict with Hezbollah intensifies.
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