Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill mayor, 5 others, in Nabatieh municipal building

Oct. 16 (UPI) -- Israeli airstrikes Wednesday hit the Nabatieh, Lebanon municipal building during a crisis meeting, killing at least six people, including the mayor.

According to Lebanon's caretaker prime minister Najib Mikati, the attacks targeted a municipal council meeting. Israel's military said the strikes had hit Hezbollah sites in the Nabatieh area.

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