Israeli air strikes on Lebanon continued to intensify on Friday, with a fresh wave of attacks rocking the capital city of Beirut. The airstrikes were part of Israel’s ongoing battle against the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah.
The sound of a huge explosion was heard just outside Beirut’s international airport, which is located near Dahieh – Hezbollah’s stronghold in the capital. According to multiple US media reports citing Israeli officials, one of the key targets of the strikes was Hashem Safieddine, who is seen as a potential successor to Hezbollah’s long-standing leader, Hassan Nasrallah. Nasrallah was reportedly killed in a similar attack last week, although Safieddine’s condition following the airstrike is currently unknown.
The escalating tension between Israel and Hezbollah has raised concerns about the potential for further violence and instability in the region. The ongoing airstrikes have sparked fears of a wider conflict between the two sides, with the situation remaining volatile and unpredictable.
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