Israel launches airstrikes on south Lebanon, says it’s targeting Hezbollah

The strikes came despite a year-old ceasefire meant to end fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah, following months of Lebanese army efforts to clear Hezbollah sites in the south.

The Israeli military carried out heavy airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Thursday after issuing evacuation orders for several locations, saying Lebanese armed group Hezbollah was trying to rebuild its military capabilities there.