Four killed in Israeli strike on Beirut, Lebanon says, despite ceasefire

The Israeli military said it targeted a Hezbollah operative in the southern suburbs of Lebanon's capital.

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The strike also injured seven people, the health ministry said.

The attack was the second on the Dahieh area, where Hezbollah has a strong presence, in recent days, despite the truce that came into force in November.

The Israeli military said it had targeted Hassan Bdeir, who it alleged had helped Hamas plan an attack against Israeli civilians.

Hezbollah confirmed Bdeir had been killed along with his son, who was also a member of the group.

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