Israeli drone hits vehicle in Khaldeh on Beirut's southern outskirts

An Israeli drone strike targeted a vehicle in Khaldeh on the southern outskirts of Beirut, hitting the main highway linking the Lebanese capital to southern Lebanon. The attack occurred just a few kilometres outside Beirut on a busy route used by civilians travelling between the capital and the south. The fate of the vehicle's occupants was not immediately clear. The strike comes ahead of a second day of talks between Israeli and Lebanese delegations in Washington, where efforts are continuing to reduce tensions and secure a broader ceasefire arrangement. It also follows comments by US President Donald Trump, who said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had agreed not to strike near Beirut and that fighting between Israel and Hezbollah would stop. Despite diplomatic efforts, Israel continues military operations in Lebanon, while Lebanese officials insist on a comprehensive ceasefire. The latest attack has renewed concerns that violence is edging closer to densely populated areas around the capital. The strike also highlights fears that there is no clear frontline in the conflict, with attacks increasingly reaching areas beyond southern battle zones and raising concerns among civilians about the risk of further escalation. Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr reports from Beirut. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #Lebanon #Beirut #Khaldeh #Israel #IsraelAttacksLebanon #LebanonCeasefire #LebanonWar #IsraelWarOnLebanon #BeirutHighwayDroneStrike #Hezbollah