Israel conducted a military strike on Beirut in response to Hezbollah’s attack on a soccer field that resulted in the deaths of 12 Israeli children and teenagers. The Israel Defense Forces targeted the Hezbollah commander responsible for the attack, which took place in Majdal Shams. The strike occurred in Haret Hreik, a Hezbollah stronghold in Beirut’s southern suburbs.
Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah have escalated since the soccer field attack on July 27, leading to a series of rocket and air strikes across the border. The United States has urged Israel to exercise restraint and avoid escalating the conflict further by targeting Beirut or other Hezbollah strongholds.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who returned from a visit to the United States, received authorization from his cabinet to determine the timing and manner of retaliation. He promised a “severe” response during a memorial for the victims of the attack.
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant described Hezbollah’s attack as the most significant since Hamas’s massacre on October 7, characterizing it as an escalation. Hezbollah, supported by Iran and controlling southern Lebanon, has been targeting northern Israel in solidarity with Hamas. Israel has responded with its own cross-border strikes.
Please note that this story is still developing and will be updated as more information becomes available.
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