“Linked to Hezbollah”: Israel attacks the Beirut suburb

Eyewitnesses in Beirut reported several attacks on the southern suburb of the city. The sounds of explosions were heard throughout Beirut.

The Israeli army said it fired again at a target in the Lebanese capital, Beirut. It spoke of a targeted attack, but did not provide any other details at first. Eyewitnesses in Beirut reported several attacks in the southern suburb of the city. Israel asked residents of individual neighborhoods to evacuate.

The sounds of explosions were heard throughout Beirut. Video clips spread on social media showed thick clouds of smoke rising into the sky. Neighbors reported that drones and fighter jets continued to move over the city after the attacks. According to the authorities, an attack also occurred in the Basta al-Bashoura area in Beirut. The Ministry of Health said that at least six people were killed and seven others were injured. Initial reports indicate that an apartment in one of the buildings was hit.

The Israeli army once again called on residents of the Beirut suburbs to evacuate. This is usually followed by Israeli attacks. “It is located near facilities (…) linked to Hezbollah, against which the Israeli army will take measures in the near future,” army spokesman Avichay Adraee said Thursday evening on the X online service. He called for the areas of Haret Hreik, Borj el-Barajneh, and Hadath Gharb to be included.

46 deaths have been reported in Lebanon

According to official figures, a total of 46 people were killed in Israeli attacks in Lebanon on Wednesday. The Beirut Ministry of Health said there were also 85 wounded. The largest number of casualties occurred in the area surrounding Nabatieh in southern Lebanon. According to information, 23 people were killed there.

Israel is currently launching large-scale air strikes against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militia in Lebanon. Immediately after the Palestinian Islamist organization Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, 2023, Hezbollah opened a second front against Israel with regular missile attacks from Lebanon. Hezbollah's bombing has continued to increase in recent days, especially after the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah last Friday. (APA/DPA)