Israeli warplanes hit eastern Lebanon near Syrian border

Israeli warplanes hit eastern Lebanon near Syrian border Israeli warplanes carried out five late-night air strikes in eastern Lebanon near the Syrian border, according to the country’s National News Agency. The attacks came after Israel ordered the evacuation of two areas in southern Lebanon, escalating pressure across the country. The state news agency said the strikes hit shortly before midnight, targeting the Nabi Sreij area on the outskirts of Brital.