Israel Launches First Beirut Airstrike Since Ceasefire with Hezbollah

The strike targeted a Hezbollah drone storage facility following rocket fire from Lebanon into northern Israel, escalating tensions and raising fears of renewed conflict.

Israel conducted its first airstrike on Beirut since the November 2024 ceasefire, targeting a Hezbollah drone storage facility in the Dahiyeh area.
The airstrike followed rocket fire into northern Israel, which Hezbollah denied responsibility for, accusing Israel of seeking a pretext for aggression.
Evacuation warnings issued by the Israeli military caused panic in Beirut’s southern suburbs, with residents fleeing the area before the strike.
Lebanon’s government condemned the attack as a violation of the ceasefire, while France and the UN called for restraint to avoid further escalation.
The ceasefire agreement, brokered by the US and France, has been under strain due to ongoing violations, including Israeli airstrikes and unresolved territorial disputes.