DistantNews
Support us
🇮🇱 Israel /Conflict & Security

WATCH: IDF striking Hezbollah in Beirut's Dahiyeh after terror group ignores ceasefire

From Jerusalem Post · () English

Summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Ongoing story
  • The Israeli military announced it is striking Hezbollah's stronghold in Beirut's Dahiyeh after the group ignored a US-brokered ceasefire.
  • This action follows disagreements between Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and US President Trump over potential strikes, with Trump having previously vetoed an attack.
  • The IDF has expanded operations in southern Lebanon, taking over outposts and advancing near Nabatieh, despite previous ceasefire agreements.

The Israeli military (IDF) announced Sunday afternoon that its air force is attacking Hezbollah's stronghold in Dahiyeh, a suburb south of Beirut. This decision comes after the Lebanese militant group reportedly ignored a ceasefire brokered by US President Donald Trump on June 1. The IDF had previously been ordered by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz to resume heavy attacks on Dahiyeh, but Trump intervened to block the strike and announce a new ceasefire.

The situation highlights a significant disagreement between Netanyahu and Trump regarding military actions in Lebanon. Trump reportedly vetoed Netanyahu's planned attack and expressed frustration with the Israeli leader. This internal conflict has led to criticism of Netanyahu within Israel. Despite the ceasefire, Hezbollah has continued to fire rockets into Israel, prompting the latest IDF action, which may indicate a renewed green light from Trump or Netanyahu's decision to risk US ire amid domestic pressure.

These developments occur as the IDF has expanded its ground operations in southern Lebanon. Israeli forces recently took control of the Beaufort Ridge outpost and Wadi al-Saluki areas beyond the Litani River. Despite these advances and previous ceasefire lines, Hezbollah has continued drone and rocket attacks on northern Israel. The IDF has stated it is operating near Nabatieh, a significant Hezbollah stronghold approximately 20 kilometers from the Israeli border, indicating a potential further expansion of operations.

f***ing crazy

— Donald TrumpLeaked description of Trump's reaction to Netanyahu's desire to launch wars.
DistantNews Editorial

Originally published by Jerusalem Post. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

More Stories

From Our Blog