Lebanese state media reported that the Israeli military conducted airstrikes in Beirut's southern suburbs overnight into Friday, marking the first such attack in nearly a week. According to the state-run news agency NNA, the airstrikes were described as 'intense' and resulted in 'massive destruction' in the targeted areas, with numerous buildings being leveled to the ground.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have been contacted for comment regarding the recent developments.
On Thursday, the IDF had pledged to retaliate against Hezbollah following deadly attacks on Israel. Residents in the south of Beirut, a known Hezbollah stronghold, were advised to evacuate several buildings as a precautionary measure.
Hezbollah, in response, launched approximately 90 rockets into northern Israel on Thursday. The IDF reported that these attacks resulted in the deaths of seven civilians. Among the casualties were four Thai workers and an Israeli who lost their lives due to rocket fire in Metula, a town near the Lebanon border. Additionally, two individuals were killed in a separate strike near the city of Haifa, as confirmed by the IDF.
