Israeli airstrike targets key Hezbollah figure in Beirut
The Israeli army carried out a nighttime operation in the southern suburbs of Beirut, targeting a "Hezbollah terrorist." The raid resulted in three deaths and seven injuries.
What do you need to know?
- When and where did the attack occur? The Israeli army attacked the southern suburbs of Beirut overnight from Monday to Tuesday.
- What was the aim of the attack? The target was a "Hezbollah terrorist," believed to be directing Hamas activities and planning an attack on Israeli civilians.
- What are the consequences of the attack? Lebanon's Ministry of Health confirmed three deaths and seven injuries.
Why did Israel attack Beirut?
The Israeli army launched an airstrike on the southern suburbs of Beirut. Witnesses reported seeing airplanes flying low over the city, followed shortly by explosions.
As stated in the Israeli communiqué, an unnamed militant "recently directed Hamas operatives and assisted them in planning a significant and imminent terror attack against Israeli civilians."
What about the truce?
Lebanon's Ministry of Health reported that the attack resulted in three deaths and seven injuries.
This marks the second attack on Beirut in a short period, raising questions about the future of the truce between Israel and Hezbollah.
