Israel continues strikes in Beirut’s southern suburbs, killing 3
Israel targeted Hezbollah positions in Beirut’s southern suburbs, killing three civilians, after drone attacks on northern Israel. Iran has threatened retaliation, while reports suggest a US-Iran deal could end military operations. Tensions remain high despite a temporary easing of fighting.
What changed
New reports confirm Iran’s direct threat of retaliation and mention an alleged US-Iran deal to halt military actions, including in Lebanon.
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Israel strikes Beirut suburbs kill 3; Iran warns of retaliation amid US-Iran deal reports
confidence 92%Israel targeted Hezbollah positions in Beirut’s southern suburbs, killing three civilians, after drone attacks on northern Israel. Iran has threatened retaliation, while reports suggest a US-Iran deal could end military operations. Tensions remain high despite a temporary easing of fighting.
What's confirmed:
- Three civilians were killed and six injured in Israel’s airstrikes on Beirut’s Dahiyeh neighborhood, confirmed by Lebanon’s Civil Defense Ministry.
- Israel says it struck a Hezbollah command center in Beirut’s southern suburbs after drones hit northern Israel.
- Iran has warned that Israel’s strike 'will not go unanswered,' according to Tehran’s statements.
- Hezbollah claims Israel’s strikes were in response to attacks on its troops inside Lebanon, not northern Israeli communities.
- Fighting has temporarily eased, but displaced civilians are advised against returning home due to ongoing risks.
Still unconfirmed:
- A US-Iran deal may include 'the immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon,' according to statements from former US President Trump and Pakistan’s prime minister, though details remain unverified.
- The Israeli military claims its strikes were precise and targeted Hezbollah infrastructure, though civilian casualties contradict this assertion.
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Israel strikes Beirut suburbs kill 3; Hezbollah retaliation escalates tensions
confidence 93%Israel targeted Hezbollah positions in Beirut’s southern suburbs, killing at least three civilians, after the group fired projectiles into northern Israel. The strikes follow heightened tensions amid reports of a US-Iran deal. Lebanon’s Civil Defense Ministry confirmed three deaths and six injuries in the Dahiyeh neighborhood, while Israel claims the attacks were precise responses to ceasefire violations. Fighting has eased temporarily but displaced civilians are warned against returning home.
What's confirmed:
- Israel’s military struck Hezbollah targets in Beirut’s southern suburbs on Sunday, killing three people and wounding six, according to Lebanon’s Civil Defense Ministry.
- The strikes targeted an apartment in Dahiyeh, Lebanon’s southern suburb, with Israel claiming the attack was precise and aimed at a Hezbollah command center.
- Hezbollah fired three projectiles into northern Israel earlier Sunday, which Israel described as a blatant ceasefire violation.
- The Israeli military stated the strikes were in response to Hezbollah’s firing into Israeli territory, with a joint statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz confirming the action.
- Lebanese security sources reported the attack involved two missiles and appeared to be a targeted strike.
- The escalation coincides with reports of a near-finalized US-Iran deal, though fighting has temporarily eased following the strikes.
Still unconfirmed:
- The US-Iran deal includes the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, though details remain unverified.
- The Israeli military is preparing for an imminent attack from Iran, according to unnamed IDF sources.
- Israeli ministers have allegedly called for broader bombing campaigns in southern Lebanon, though no official confirmation has been issued.