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Israeli Airstrike Kills Three in Beirut After Hezbollah Rocket Fire

From DR Nyheder · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Israel launched an airstrike on the southern suburbs of Beirut, targeting what it described as a Hezbollah command center.
  • The attack, which hit a residential building, resulted in three fatalities according to Lebanon's civil defense agency.
  • The strike occurred shortly after the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia fired rockets into northern Israel, escalating regional tensions.

An Israeli airstrike hit a residential building in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, killing three people, according to the country's civil defense agency. The Israeli military stated that the target was a Hezbollah command center in the Dahiyeh suburb.

The attack occurred on Sunday, following a barrage of rockets fired by the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia towards northern Israel earlier in the day. This exchange marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.

Reports indicate that the targeted building was residential, raising concerns about civilian casualties. The precise nature of the Hezbollah command center and its proximity to civilian areas remain points of contention.

The airstrike comes amid broader regional instability and follows reports suggesting that Iran and the United States are nearing an agreement. U.S. President Trump had indicated that such an agreement was expected to be signed on Sunday, though this has not been confirmed by Iranian officials.

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Originally published by DR Nyheder in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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