Israeli drone attack hits vehicle south of Beirut, killing at least one

An Israeli air raid targeted a motorway in Khaldeh, 12km south of Beirut, during rush hour, with Lebanese reports of casualties. Israel claims it struck an arms smuggler linked to Iran’s Quds Force, but this remains unconfirmed. The attack marks an escalation despite a ceasefire with Hezbollah since November. While most strikes occur in southern Lebanon, this incident underscores the conflict’s unpredictability. The Lebanese government lacks leverage to halt the near-daily attacks, and Hezbollah’s restraint risks Israeli retaliation. Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr reports from Beirut and Hamdah Salhut reports from Jordan's capital Amman Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #Lebanon #Israel #Hezbollah #Beirut #QudsForce #LebanonDroneAttack #LebanonIsraelTensions