Israel Strikes Beirut for First Time Since Hezbollah Ceasefire

Israeli forces targeted a militant commander in Beirut's suburbs on Wednesday, marking the first strike on the Lebanese capital since a ceasefire was reached last month

Justin Tomlinson

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Israel launched an airstrike on Beirut on Wednesday, marking the first time the Lebanese capital has been targeted since a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah was reached last month. Both Israeli officials and Lebanese state media confirmed the strike, which focused on the city's suburbs.[1][2][3]

The Israeli military stated that the operation targeted a commander within the militant organization. Although Israeli forces have maintained operations against various targets in southern Lebanon, this strike is the first to hit Beirut since the cessation of hostilities began.[1][2]

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