Israel strikes Lebanon after first rocket attack since ceasefire

 

Reuters

Israel has carried out the most intense air strikes on Lebanon in nearly four months, after several rockets were fired from Lebanon into Israel for the first time since a ceasefire came into effect in November.

The Israeli military said it had hit dozens of rocket launchers and a command centre belonging to Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed militia and political group, in southern Lebanon.

Lebanon's health ministry said two people, including a child, were killed and eight injured in the strikes.

Hezbollah said it had not carried out the rocket attack into Israel. Lebanon said an investigation has been launched.