Israel says struck Hezbollah target in Beirut's southern suburbs
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At a glance
- Israel's military announced it struck Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs in response to drone attacks.
- Lebanese state media reported the strike hit the Ghobeiry neighborhood, killing one person and wounding four.
- This marks Israel's first response to Hezbollah drones in this manner during the current conflict.
Israel's military announced Sunday that it conducted airstrikes in Beirut's southern suburbs, specifically targeting what it called "terrorist targets belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization." The strikes in the Dahiyeh district were described as a direct response to Hezbollah launching three explosive drones toward northern Israel earlier that day.
Netanyahu's office stated that the military "precisely struck" a Hezbollah infrastructure site. This action represents a notable escalation in the ongoing conflict, as it is the first time Israel has responded to Hezbollah drone launches with strikes in Dahiyeh during the current war. Previously, Israel had targeted the area in response to Hezbollah rocket fire.
The Israeli military has just carried out strikes in the Dahiyeh district of Beirut against terrorist targets belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization, in response to Hezbollah's firing toward Israeli territory.
Lebanese state media reported that the strike hit the Ghobeiry neighborhood, resulting in one fatality and four injuries. The exact nature of the Hezbollah targets and the specific infrastructure struck were not immediately detailed by either side.
The exchange highlights the continuing cross-border hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, which have intensified since the outbreak of the current war. Both sides have engaged in retaliatory actions, with Hezbollah launching rockets and drones into Israel and Israel responding with strikes on Lebanese territory.
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