Afghanistan, June 1 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday ordered the military to strike what he described as "terrorist targets" in Beirut's southern suburbs, marking a significant escalation in the conflict with Hezbollah.
The area known as Dahiyeh, south of Beirut, is widely regarded as a stronghold of Hezbollah and has been repeatedly targeted during previous rounds of fighting.
In a statement, Netanyahu's office said the decision was taken in response to what it called repeated violations of the ceasefire by Hezbollah and attacks against Israeli towns and civilians. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz joined Netanyahu in directing the military to carry out the operation.
The latest order comes amid renewed tensions...