Blasts heard as Lebanese state media says Israel strikes Beirut suburbs

Lebanese media reported an Israeli strike hit Beirut’s southern suburbs early Friday, as AFP correspondents heard several explosions from the Hezbollah stronghold that Israel has repeatedly struck since war erupted this month.AFPTV footage showed smoke billowing from the area after the raid.Lebanon’s official National News Agency reported that “enemy aircraft” carried out a raid on Tahouitet al-Ghadir in the southern suburbs at dawn.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.Israel has previously issued sweeping evacuation warnings for the area, but provided no specific warning in advance of Friday’s strike.The usually densely populated area has largely emptied of residents since the hostilities erupted, and it was unclear whether there were any casualties.Hours later, Israeli military spokesman Avichay Adraee called on residents of Sejoud village in southern Lebanon to evacuate to the north of Zahrani river, warning of an imminent attack against

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