In a recent escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Israel’s military announced that it had carried out airstrikes on Hezbollah’s intelligence headquarters in Beirut. The Israeli air force also targeted an underground workshop used for the production of weapons by the militant group.
The strikes, which took place on Sunday, followed two earlier Israeli attacks on the Harat Hreik neighborhood in the southern suburbs of Beirut. The strikes reportedly hit a residential building near Bahman Hospital, according to Lebanon’s state-run national news agency.
The Israeli military said that the airstrikes were in response to threats from Hezbollah, a Lebanese Shia militant group that is considered a terrorist organization by Israel and the United States. Hezbollah has been a key player in the ongoing conflict in Lebanon and the broader region, and has long been a target of Israeli military operations.
The latest airstrikes mark a significant escalation in tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, and raise concerns about the potential for further violence in the region. The Lebanese government condemned the Israeli attacks as a violation of its sovereignty, while Hezbollah vowed to retaliate against Israel.
The situation in the Middle East remains volatile, with ongoing conflicts and power struggles continuing to shape the region. The international community will be closely watching to see how the latest developments unfold and what impact they may have on regional stability.
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