Israel Strikes Beirut for First Time Since Ceasefire with Hezbollah

The airstrike targeted a Hezbollah drone storage facility after rocket fire from Lebanon, escalating tensions and raising fears of broader conflict.

Israel conducted its first airstrike on Beirut since the November 2024 ceasefire, targeting a Hezbollah drone storage facility in the Dahiyeh neighborhood.
The strike followed rocket fire from Lebanon into northern Israel, which Hezbollah has denied responsibility for, calling the accusations a pretext for attacks.
Residents of Beirut's southern suburbs fled in panic after the Israeli military issued evacuation warnings ahead of the strike.
Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun and the United Nations condemned the airstrike, warning of the risks of escalating violence in the region.
The escalation comes as Israel continues military operations in Gaza following the collapse of a separate ceasefire with Hamas earlier this month.