Israeli air strike kills journalist in Beirut

Israeli air strike kills journalist in Beirut An Israeli air strike in central Beirut has killed Mohammad Shari, the political programmes director at Al-Manar television channel. Al-Manar, which is affiliated with Hezbollah, confirmed his death and said he was targeted in a strike on the Zuqaq al-Blat area of the Lebanese capital on Wednesday morning. The attack hit Al-Balat alley in the neighbourhood, according to the broadcaster.