Israeli drone strikes hit highway south of Beirut, killing 8, including 2 children
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2026-05-13T10:34:28Z
BEIRUT (AP) — Israeli drones struck three vehicles on the main highway south of Beirut Wednesday, killing eight people, including a woman and her two children, the Lebanese Health Ministry said.
The Israeli military said it struck Hezbollah infrastructure in several areas in southern Lebanon, hours after telling residents of six southern villages to evacuate.
Lebanon and Israel are scheduled to hold another round of direct talks in Washington on Thursday as the Trump administration pushes for a breakthrough between the two neighbors that have been at a state of war since Israel was created in 1948.
The Health Ministry confirmed in a statement the three strikes, but didn’t detail the number of people in each vehicle.
Two of Wednesday’s drone attacks hit a highway linking Beirut with the southern port city of Sidon, while a third, reported the state-run National news agency, struck the town of Saadiyat, near the busy freeway. A fourth strike on Sidon’s northern entrance happened in the early afternoon, hitting a car, according to state media.
An Associated Press photographer saw the bodies of three people killed in two of the strikes near the coastal towns of Barja and Jiyeh.
In southern Lebanon, Israeli airstrikes were reported in different towns and villages while Hezbollah claimed launching more attacks on Israel as both sides keep exchanging fire despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire that went into effect on April 17.
The latest Israel-Hezbollah war started on March 2, when the Lebanese militant group fired rockets into northern Israel two days after the United States and Israel attacked Iran.
Lebanese Health Minister Rakan Nassereddine told reporters Tuesday that since the ceasefire went into effect, 380 people have been killed and 1,122 have been wounded. That brings the toll since the war began to 2,882 killed and 8,786 wounded.
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- APTrump presses Syria to take on Hezbollah, raising alarm in Lebanon and Israelabout 2 months ago
- The Western JournalIsrael Continues Strikes in Lebanon a Day After Trump-Netanyahu Call3 months ago
- Google NewsMiddle East war live: At least 14 dead, including 3 children, in Israeli strikes on Lebanon - France 243 months ago
- ZeroHedgeFutures Rise, US Stocks Set For New Record As Hopes For Iran Peace Deal Persist Despite Bombing3 months ago
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- • Israeli drone strikes killed eight people, including a woman and two children, on a highway south of Beirut.
- • The strikes targeted Hezbollah infrastructure despite an existing U.S. brokered ceasefire.
- • Diplomatic talks are occurring in Washington to address the ongoing conflict between Israel and Lebanon.
The conflict intensified in March 2026 following rocket fire from Hezbollah into northern Israel. This escalation has resulted in thousands of casualties on both sides of the border.
Christian Perspective
The loss of innocent life, particularly children, is a tragedy that reflects the horrific nature of modern warfare. From a Christian standpoint, the destruction of human life is a grave matter that demands accountability. We must pray for peace and the protection of the innocent amidst these violent cycles.
Implications
Continued instability in the Middle East threatens to draw the United States into further costly foreign entanglements. For American Christians, the priority must remain the protection of our own borders and the preservation of our national resources. We should resist any push to prioritize foreign conflicts over the needs of our own citizens.
Broader Trends
The persistent focus on Israeli security interests often comes at the expense of American lives and taxpayer dollars. This pattern illustrates how foreign interests can dominate U.S. foreign policy regardless of the administration. It highlights the need for a strictly America First approach to global diplomacy.
Takeaway
Prioritize the safety and sovereignty of the American people above all else. We must demand that our leaders focus on domestic stability rather than endless foreign interventions. True peace is found in order and the protection of the family unit, not in perpetual regional warfare.
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