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IDF strikes Hezbollah headquarters in Beirut hours before US-Iran deal signing

From Jerusalem Post · () English

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  • The IDF conducted strikes against a Hezbollah headquarters in Beirut in response to Hezbollah firing rockets into Israeli territory.
  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed the strikes, stating Israel will not tolerate attacks on its territory.
  • The strikes precisely targeted a Hezbollah headquarters in the Dahiyeh district.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) are conducting strikes in Beirut's Dahiyeh district, targeting a Hezbollah headquarters. This action comes in direct response to Hezbollah firing rockets toward Israeli territory, as confirmed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz in a joint statement.

"Israel will not tolerate fire directed at its territory," the statement declared, underscoring the government's firm stance against cross-border attacks. The military confirmed that the strikes were precise and specifically aimed at one of Hezbollah's headquarters located within the Dahiyeh area.

This exchange of fire and subsequent Israeli strikes represent a significant escalation in tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. The Dahiyeh district is known as a stronghold for the militant group. The operation is ongoing, and further developments are expected.

Israel will not tolerate fire directed at its territory.

— Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel KatzJoint statement confirming IDF strikes in Beirut in response to Hezbollah fire.
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