After Hezbollah attack, risking Iran response, Israel strikes Beirut

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Ben-Gvir praises police on killing shooter in central Israel Israel’s far right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir praised police for killing the suspected attacker behind multiple shootings near Kokhav Yair in central Israel that left one dead and several wounded, saying he wanted ‘a dead terrorist on the ground.’ Published On 7 Jun 2026 Israel strikes southern suburbs of Lebanon’s capital Beirut Videos show the aftermath of an Israeli attack on Beirut’s southern suburbs, with multiple explosions reported. Israel says it targeted Hezbollah headquarters, while Lebanese media says residential apartments were hit. The attack comes just days after US President Donald Trump told Benjamin Netanyahu that Beirut was off limits as Washington pursues a deal with Iran.

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