Israel renews strikes on south Beirut as Hezbollah says clashed with Israeli forces in southBEIRUT, Lebanon, March 28, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Israel's military renewed its attacks on Beirut's southern suburbs Friday, saying it was targeting Hezbollah infrastructure, as the Iran-backed group said the foes had clashed directly in the country's south. AFPTV footage showed smoke rising from the area, a Hezbollah stronghold that has largely emptied of residents after previous Israeli army evacuation warnings and heavy strikes. In south Lebanon, Hezbollah said its fighters had clashed with "Israeli enemy army forces in the villages of Bayada and Shamaa at point-blank range with light and medium weapons". Israeli army spokesperson Effie Defrin said that "contrary to the declaration by the Lebanese government earlier this year -- Hezbollah is still operating and conducting attacks from southern Lebanon." "If the Lebanese government will not disarm Hezbollah, the IDF will," he said, referring to the Israeli armed forces.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 28, 2026 02:44 UTC