Beirut, Lebanon, April 8, 2026 (AFP) - Israel launches series of strikes on Beirut

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2026-04-08

Israel launched a series of strikes on Beirut on Wednesday, the most violent attack on the Lebanese capital since the start of war. AFPTV's live broadcast showed several plumes of smoke rising over Beirut and the suburbs, and AFP journalists saw panic in the streets. The strikes came as Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah, which drew Lebanon into the Middle East war by attacking Israel on March 2, claimed it was close to a "historic victory". Hezbo......

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