Lebanon says Israel strikes near Beirut and across south
Lebanon reported Israeli strikes near Beirut and across southern regions on June 3, resulting in six fatalities. The Israeli military claimed to have intercepted a hostile aircraft from Lebanon, marking a significant escalation in tensions. Diplomatic talks between Israeli and Lebanese officials are ongoing in Washington amidst the conflict that has intensified since March 2.
- ▪An Israeli drone strike killed six people on the Khaldeh highway near Beirut.
- ▪The Israeli army intercepted a hostile aircraft that crossed into its territory from Lebanon.
- ▪Israeli officials warned of strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs if Hezbollah attacks northern Israel.
3 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 7 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: lean left. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ Israel strikes near Beirut, intercepts 'hostile aircraft' — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Israel strikes hospital in southern Lebanon — France 24 (EN)
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Lebanon says Israel strikes near Beirut and across southSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxLebanese soldiers secure the site of an Israeli drone strike that killed the passengers of a vehicle on the Khaldeh highway at the southern entrance to Beirut on June 3.PHOTO: AFPPublished Jun 03, 2026, 06:05 PMUpdated Jun 03, 2026, 06:05 PMBEIRUT – Lebanon said an Israeli strike hit a target near Beirut on June 3 while a medical source told AFP six people were killed as Israel pounded the country’s south.The Israeli army, meanwhile, said it intercepted a “hostile aircraft” that crossed into Israeli territory from Lebanon, the first such infiltration reported by the military in more than 24 hours.Israeli officials have warned the military will strike Beirut’s southern suburbs…
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