Lebanon says Israeli strikes hit south Beirut, country's south

An Israeli strike hit Beirut's southern suburbs on Monday as Israel's army said it was targeting Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, while Lebanon reported broad strikes in the country's south.AFPTV footage showed smoke billowing across the skyline after the strike on the southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold which has largely emptied of residents following repeated Israeli attacks and evacuation warnings.Israel's army said it was striking Hezbollah terror targets in Beirut, after saying it would target the area.