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Israel launches deadly strike near Beirut, widening Lebanon offensive

Israel launches deadly strike near Beirut, widening Lebanon offensive
France 24 Friday 29 May 2026, 10:29 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
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Israel conducted deadly strikes in south Lebanon, killing at least 14 people, including three children. The military offensive was expanded with a raid near Beirut, which resulted in the deaths of a woman and two children, despite a ceasefire. This escalation occurs as both nations prepare for upcoming talks brokered by the US.

Israel pounded south Lebanon with deadly strikes and widened its offensive with the first raid near Beirut in weeks where authorities said a woman and two children were killed despite a ceasefire. The attack near the capital came after heavy strikes on south Lebanon that authorities said had killed at least 14 people, including three children. The escalation comes as Lebanon and Israel prepare for talks between military delegations at the Pentagon on Friday, and for US-brokered talks early next week.
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