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.