Israel strikes Lebanon after first rocket attack since ceasefire

Benjamin Netanyahu has promised "to act forcefully" after the rocket attack into northern Israel.

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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.

Saturday's attack came days after Israel reinforced its offensive against Hamas, a Hezbollah ally, in Gaza.

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