Israel responds to Hezbollah rocket attack with airstrikes on south Lebanon

Bombing comes an hour after Israeli PM, Benjamin Netanyahu, vowed a strong' response to Hezbollah's action

Israel has carried out a series of airstrikes in the Nabatieh district, south Lebanon, in response to Hezbollah rocket fire near a watchtower, the first time the group has attacked Israel since a ceasefire came into effect last week.

An Israeli military spokesperson said that the army was attacking targets in Lebanon but would give further details later". An hour earlier, the Israeli PM, Benjamin Netanyahu, promised there would be a strong response to Hezbollah's attack.