Israel hits Beirut suburbs, 3 killed

CEASEFIRE VIOLATION | Israeli military says the attack follows drone strikes by Hezbollah

Beirut: Israel struck targets in Beirut’s southern suburbs on Sunday, killing at least three people. The office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the military had carried out strikes in Dahiyeh against Hezbollah targets. The Israeli military claimed that Hezbollah had launched three projectiles towards northern Israel, dubbing the action a ceasefire violation.

Lebanon’s civil defence agency said three bodies were recovered from the rubble and six people were injured. 

The Israeli Broadcasting Authority reported two warplanes fired four guided missiles at targets in southern Beirut. 

Earlier on Sunday, Israel issued displacement orders for 29 locations in southern Lebanon, including areas in Nabatieh and Sidon, directing residents to move north of the Zahrani River.  —Agencies

IRGC warns ships against strait transit

IRGC Navy warned ships near the Strait of Hormuz against transiting the waterway, as per an audio recording of a public maritime radio channel. The recording, provided to Xinhua by a crew member aboard a vessel, captured the IRGC Navy telling ships in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman that the strait had been “completely closed” and any movement through it would be dealt with “decisively”.“For the sake of your health and safety, absolutely refrain from any movement in the Strait of Hormuz until further notice,” the message said.