Israel orders attacks in Beirut suburbs
6/1/202629 min
Israel has ordered attacks against Hezbollah in the southern suburbs of Beirut - prompting many residents to evacuate the Lebanese capital. Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said the military would strike what he called 'terrorist targets' in the area, in response to attacks on Israeli civilians and other violations of a US-brokered ceasefire. Also, Iran and the US launch renewed attacks in the Gulf, putting the ceasefire under strain. Moscow criticises France after it seizes a suspected Russian oil tanker in the Atlantic. And, are social media influencers and content creators becoming too intrusive?
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[electronic sound] This is the Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service. [upbeat music] I'm Charlotte Gallagher, and at 15 hours GMT on Monday the 1st of June, these are our main stories. Lebanese residents flee Beirut as Benjamin Netanyahu orders Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets in suburbs of the capital. Iran and the US launch renewed attacks