Israel Launches First Beirut Airstrike Since Ceasefire

The airstrike targeted a Hezbollah facility in Hadath following rocket fire from Lebanon into Israel, reigniting tensions in the region.

Israel conducted an airstrike on a Hezbollah facility in the Hadath suburb of Beirut, marking the first such attack since the November 2024 ceasefire.
The airstrike followed rocket fire from Lebanon into Israel, which Israel attributed to a violation of the ceasefire agreement.
Residents in Hadath were warned by the Israeli military to evacuate areas near Hezbollah sites before the attack, leading to widespread panic and evacuations.
The Lebanese government condemned the airstrike as a dangerous escalation, while Hezbollah denied responsibility for the earlier rocket attacks on Israel.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned of further action if northern Israel's security continues to be threatened.