Israeli military forces launched an attack on a southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon, targeting a Hezbollah commander believed to be responsible for a recent attack in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. The strike, which hit the Haret Hreik suburb, a known Hezbollah stronghold, resulted in at least one person killed and several others wounded, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency.
Reports indicate that the strike caused significant damage to an apartment building near a hospital, with half of the building collapsing as a result. The hospital sustained minor damages, and the surrounding streets were left in disarray with debris and broken glass littering the area.
Hezbollah has denied any involvement in the attack on the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, which killed 12 children. A source close to the group confirmed that the senior commander Fuad Shukr, also known as Muhsin Shukr, who leads Hezbollah’s operations against Israel in south Lebanon, survived the strike in Beirut.
The attack marks the first significant strike in the vicinity of Beirut since January, when an airstrike killed a top Hamas official. This recent attack comes after a period of relative calm since the 2006 war between Israel and Hezbollah, making it a significant escalation of tensions in the region.
Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem reported from Beirut’s southern suburb, providing updates on the aftermath of the explosion. Meanwhile, Israeli political commentator Ori Goldberg joined the news channel live from Tel Aviv to offer insight into the latest developments.
As details continue to emerge, the situation in the region remains tense, with both parties involved in the conflict facing increased scrutiny and international attention.
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