Israel strikes Beirut after Hezbollah attack, risking Iran response
Summary
Israel carried out air strikes on southern Beirut after Hezbollah launched missiles at northern Israel. The strikes targeted a Hezbollah command center, killing at least two people, and raised the risk of retaliation from Iran.Key Facts
- Israel attacked Hezbollah positions in Beirut’s Dahieh district in response to missile fire from Hezbollah in northern Israel.
- At least two people died and about twelve were wounded in the Beirut strikes.
- Hezbollah fired missiles at northern Israel but Israeli forces intercepted them.
- Iran warned it would respond strongly if Israel attacked Beirut.
- Israel informed President Trump’s administration before carrying out the strikes.
- Israel plans to continue striking Beirut if Hezbollah continues attacks on northern Israel.
- President Trump previously pressured Israel to halt large strikes on Beirut and helped negotiate a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
- Hezbollah rejected ceasefire terms requiring it to stop attacks and withdraw forces from southern Lebanon.
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