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Israel's Netanyahu ordered military to attack targets in Beirut southern suburbs

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An Israeli tank maneuvers in southern Lebanon, as seen from northern Israel, May 31, 2026. REUTERS/Amir Cohen
An Israeli tank maneuvers in southern Lebanon, as seen from northern Israel, May 31, 2026. REUTERS/Amir Cohen Amir Cohen Reuters

JEURSALEM - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a statement on Monday ordered the military to attack targets in the Lebanese capital Beirut's southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold known as Dahiyeh.

(Reporting by Rami Ayyub; Editing by Sharon Singleton)

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This story was originally published June 1, 2026 at 2:55 AM.

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