Israeli Airstrike in Beirut Kills Senior Hezbollah Leader Linked to Hamas

The strike targeted Hassan Bdair, allegedly coordinating attacks on Israeli civilians, as Lebanon condemns the action as a violation of sovereignty.

The Israeli military confirmed the killing of Hassan Bdair, a senior Hezbollah figure, in a targeted airstrike in southern Beirut on April 1, 2025.
Bdair was accused of assisting Hamas in planning an imminent attack on Israeli civilians, according to Israeli military and Shin Bet officials.
Lebanese authorities reported three deaths and seven injuries from the airstrike, which took place in a neighborhood previously bombed during the 2024 conflict.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned the strike as an infringement on national sovereignty and called for international support to uphold Lebanon's territorial rights.
Hezbollah has not officially commented on the incident, as tensions rise following resumed Israeli bombardments in response to unclaimed rocket fire into Israel.