Recent Israeli airstrikes on a residential complex in Beirut's southern suburb of Dahiyeh have resulted in one fatality and five injuries, as reported by the Lebanese health ministry. The strikes, which occurred late Wednesday evening, targeted the al-Laylaki area and were described by Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) as the most intense in the region since the conflict began.
Video footage shared on social media captured the moment a large fireball engulfed buildings in the vicinity, accompanied by the sound of explosions. NNA stated that Israeli warplanes carried out four strikes on the complex, leading to the destruction of six buildings and widespread fires. In total, there were 17 strikes on Dahiyeh that evening.
Prior to the airstrikes, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Arabic spokesperson Avichay Adraee issued a warning advising civilians to stay at least 500 meters away from Hezbollah-affiliated locations in the Burj al-Barajneh and Hadath areas of Dahiyeh, signaling an imminent attack. The IDF has refrained from providing further comments on the situation at this time.
The escalation of violence in the region underscores the ongoing tensions and conflict dynamics between Israel and Lebanon, with civilian casualties and infrastructure damage being significant concerns. The international community continues to monitor the situation closely as efforts to de-escalate the conflict and protect civilian lives remain a top priority.
