Israel strikes southern Lebanon after first rocket attack since ceasefire

Israeli artillery and airstrikes hit southern Lebanon after Israel said it had intercepted rockets fired from across the border, endangering a shaky truce that ended a year-long war between Israel and Hezbollah. The Lebanese armed group denied responsibility, and said it had 'no link' to the rocket launches. The UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon, known as Unifil, said in a written statement that it was 'alarmed' by the border violence, and that a further escalation could have 'serious consequences for the region'.