UN says peacekeepers in Lebanon wounded by Israeli fire

· DW

The UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon said an Israeli tank fired on a base, injuring two peacekeepers. Meanwhile, Lebanese health authorities said 22 people were killed in an Israeli strike on Beirut.

  • Lebanon reports at least 22 killed in Israeli strike on central Beirut 
  • The UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon said IDF tank fire "directly" hit one of its watchtowers
  • Strike hits school-turned-shelter in central Gaza that Israel claims hid Hamas militants
  • Israel carries out airstrikes on sites in Syria, state TV reports
  • US President Biden and Israeli PM Netanyahu spoke on the phone for the first time in weeks
  • Israeli defense minister threatens 'deadly' counterstrike on Iran

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