Israel Unleashes Airstrikes on Hezbollah Stronghold in Beirut
Israeli forces conduct airstrikes targeting Hezbollah's stronghold in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, amidst rising tensions in the region.
Thick plumes of smoke billowed into the sky over the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, as Israeli forces unleashed a series of airstrikes targeting the stronghold of the Hezbollah militant group. The early morning attack, which came in the wake of heightened tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, marked a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two sides.
Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed Shiite group, has long maintained a stronghold in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital, known as the Dahieh district. The area, which is densely populated and heavily fortified, has been the focus of previous Israeli military operations aimed at disrupting Hezbollah's operations and weapons stockpiles.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}The latest strikes, which occurred in the early hours of Friday morning, were part of a broader effort by Israel to target Hezbollah's infrastructure and capabilities. The Israeli military has accused the group of amassing a significant arsenal of rockets and missiles, which it claims could be used to launch attacks against Israeli cities and population centers.
Source: The New York Times
