Israel Strikes Beirut After Hezbollah Reveals Secret Bomb-Making Network, Killing Scores in Response
Israel launches retaliatory airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs targeting Hezbollah command centers, following rocket fire from the militant group into northern Israel.
Israel launched retaliatory airstrikes on sites it described as Hezbollah command centers in Beirut's southern suburbs, following claims that the militant group had fired rockets into northern Israel, in a rare escalation of violence between the two longtime foes. The strikes occurred hours after Israeli officials said Hezbollah fired rockets into northern Israel, sparking a major crisis in the region. The airstrikes have caused significant damage and casualties in Beirut, with witnesses reporting explosions and gunfire. Hezbollah's leadership has vowed to retaliate against Israel, raising fears of further escalation.