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Israeli Airstrike Targets Hezbollah Missile Depot in Southern Beirut

The strike, the third since November's ceasefire, has drawn condemnation from Lebanon and UN officials, citing fears of escalating tensions.

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A large plume of smoke over the skyline of Beirut.

Overview

  • Israeli jets struck a Hezbollah missile storage facility in Beirut's Hadath neighborhood on Sunday, following an evacuation warning issued to residents.
  • This marks the third Israeli airstrike on southern Beirut since the US-French-brokered ceasefire in November 2024, which sought to end a 14-month conflict.
  • Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned the attack as a violation of the truce and urged the US and France to pressure Israel to cease its operations.
  • The UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon expressed concern over the strike, highlighting the panic caused and its potential to undermine the fragile ceasefire agreement.
  • Israeli officials defended the strike, stating that Hezbollah's missile storage posed a significant threat, while reiterating their commitment to preventing the group from strengthening its capabilities.