Israel carries out airstrikes in Lebanon after Hezbollah rocket fire – Middle East crisis live

Israeli military spokesperson says army attacking targets in Lebanon with ‘further details later’

Fighting has had a heavy toll in Lebanon in the last 13 months, with almost 4,000 people killed by Israeli strikes, more than 1 million people displaced and £6.7bn in damages.

Residents of south Lebanon had just begun to return to their homes this week and begin repairs. In north Israel, more than 60,000 people remain displaced by Hezbollah rockets.

We will attack with great force in the face of Hezbollah’s dangerous violations, this is what we will continue to do. We have plans and targets that are ready to be implemented at any moment.”

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