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August 21, 2024

Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Kill at Least 6 as Cross-Border Fighting Adds to Growing Tensions
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Lebanon's Health Ministry said at least five people were killed Tuesday
in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon. At least one other death was
reported today. Hezbollah said it launched a barrage of rockets and
drones at Israeli troops in response.


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