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Israel Says Beirut Strike Killed Hezbollah Commander

Lebanese reports cite five dead with 28 wounded in the city's southern suburbs, underscoring the persistence of cross-border strikes despite last year's ceasefire.

Overview

  • The Israel Defense Forces said on November 23 it struck in the Beirut area and killed a Hezbollah commander.
  • Lebanese media reported five people killed and 28 wounded in the southern suburbs of the capital following the attack.
  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will not allow Hezbollah to pose a threat to the country.
  • Reports did not provide independent verification or identify the commander said to have been killed.
  • The incident reflects continued Israeli operations into Lebanon since a ceasefire took effect last November, with coverage describing Hezbollah as Iran-aligned and assessing it as weakened by recent leadership losses.