Israeli strike reportedly hits Hezbollah stronghold in Beirut without advance warning

Lebanese media report an Israeli strike hit Beirut’s southern suburbs early Friday, as AFP correspondents hear several explosions from the Hezbollah stronghold, which Israel has repeatedly struck since war erupted on March 2.

AFPTV footage shows smoke rise from the area after the raid. Israel has previously issued sweeping evacuation warnings for the area, but provided no specific warning in advance of Friday’s strike, which came in the early hours of the morning.

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