Two killed in southern Lebanon as protests against Israeli presence continue

Protests continued into a second day across southern Lebanon as residents attempted to return to their homes, which has been occupied by Israeli forces. Picture: Bilal Hussein/AP

Firing by Israeli troops killed two people and wounded 17 on Monday in the second day of deadly protests in southern Lebanon, health officials said, as residents displaced by the 14-month war between Israel and Hezbollah attempted to return to villages where Israeli troops remain.

The shooting came a day after 24 people were killed and more than 130 wounded when Israeli troops opened fire on protesters who breached roadblocks set up along the border.