Live: Three journalists killed in 'deliberate' strike on southeast Lebanon

25/10/2024 03:38 France 24

Lebanon's prime minister Najib Mikati accused Israel of intentionally targeting journalists after a strike in the country's south on Friday killed three media workers, in what he called a "war crime". Mikati spoke after five Israeli soldiers were killed during fighting in south Lebanon, bringing the total number of Israeli soldiers killed during the ground invasion in Lebanon to 32, Israel said on Friday. Follow our live blog for the latest developments on the war in the Middle East.

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