Israel hits Lebanon, claims 'blatant' Hezbollah truce breach

Israel's military says it is conducting "precision strikes" against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, after calling on residents of Mansouri to evacuate. DW has more.

• The IDF says it has begun striking targets in southern Lebanon, accusing Hezbollah of a ceasefire breach
• This comes a day after Hezbollah sharply criticized the latest round of talks between Israel and Lebanon's government in Rome
• Earlier on Wednesday, the UN said hundreds of thousands were returning to their homes in Lebanon after several months of comparative calm

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