An Israeli strike targeted Hezbollah’s stronghold in the Ghobeiri area of south Beirut on Tuesday, marking the second day of consecutive strikes in the Lebanese capital. A Lebanese security source reported that the attack hit two floors of a residential building. Israel’s military confirmed it conducted a targeted strike but withheld further details.
The escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has claimed at least 558 lives in southern Lebanon, including women, children, and healthcare workers.
The World Health Organization reported that four healthcare workers were killed, and 16 paramedics injured. In response, Hezbollah’s senior figure, Ali Karake, reportedly survived a strike intended for him on Monday. Cross-border fire between Hezbollah and Israel has intensified since the Gaza war began in October, leading to devastating consequences in Lebanon.
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The attacks came after coordinated communications devices explosions that killed 39 people and wounded thousands on Tuesday and Wednesday last week.
Those were followed by a deadly strike on Friday on south Beirut, with leading Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil among the dead.