Israeli army begins striking Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburb

Lebanon was dragged into the widening conflict on Monday, when Hezbollah attacked Israel to avenge the killing of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

6 Mar, 00:33 — 6 Mar, 05:15

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These Israeli strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs represent a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, directly involving Lebanon and potentially broadening the regional war. The targeting of a Hezbollah stronghold in the capital city could lead to severe retaliation and further destabilize the Middle East.

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Israel conducted strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburb
The strikes occurred on a Monday
Hezbollah attacked Israel to avenge the killing of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Lebanon has been drawn into a widening conflict

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Lebanon was dragged into the widening conflict on Monday

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Hezbollah attacked Israel to avenge the killing of Khamenei

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The strikes were the most intense bombardment since a cease-fire deal in late 2024

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NYTcenter-leftcenter-leftanalyticalMostly FactualProvides context of previous cease-fire deal

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NYTMostly Factual174d ago

Israel Pounds Southern Beirut, a Hezbollah Stronghold

The strikes were the most intense bombardment since a cease-fire deal in late 2024.

By Dayana Iwaza, Euan Ward and Ephrat Livni

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual174d ago