Israel Strikes Lebanon and Iran
Israel launched air strikes early Tuesday. The strikes hit Iran and Lebanon.
Israeli air strikes hit Beirut and Tyre, Lebanon. A rocket from Lebanon hit a building in Nahariyya, Israel.
The building in northern Israel caught fire. Israel is also expanding ground operations in southern Lebanon.
Klear Note — Israel and Lebanon have had border tensions for years. Iran supports groups in Lebanon that oppose Israel. These strikes are part of ongoing regional conflict.
Key Terms 4
- Nahariyya A city in northern Israel near the Lebanon border
- Tyre A city in southern Lebanon
- Beirut The capital city of Lebanon
- ground operations When soldiers move into an area on foot or in vehicles