Israeli Airstrike Targets Hezbollah Drone Facility Near Beirut as Tensions Escalate

The strike, the first near Beirut since the November 2024 ceasefire, follows rocket fire from Lebanon that Israel attributes to Hezbollah, which denies involvement.

• Israel conducted an airstrike near Beirut, targeting a Hezbollah drone storage facility in the Dahiyeh suburb, marking the first such attack since the November 2024 ceasefire.
• Residents near the targeted area were warned by the Israeli military about their proximity to Hezbollah facilities prior to the strike.
• Earlier in the day, rockets were fired from Lebanon into Israel, with one intercepted and another landing in Lebanon; Hezbollah denies responsibility for the attack.
• In response to the rocket fire, Israel launched additional strikes on multiple sites in southern Lebanon, escalating the fragile conflict.
• The November ceasefire, brokered to de-escalate tensions, has been repeatedly violated, underscoring the challenges of achieving lasting peace in the region.

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