Israeli Air Strike Targets Senior Hezbollah Commander Amid Escalating Tensions
Beirut, Lebanon – In a swift escalation of hostilities, Israeli air strikes have targeted the southern suburbs of Beirut, just a day after the Australian Government issued an urgent travel warning for Australians to leave the region immediately.
On Tuesday evening, a powerful explosion rocked the southern suburbs of Beirut, a stronghold of the Iran-aligned Lebanese armed group Hezbollah. The Israeli military confirmed that the air strike was aimed at Hezbollah’s senior commander, Fuad Shukr, as retaliation for a deadly cross-border rocket attack three days earlier, which resulted in the deaths of 12 children and teenagers.
Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud blast around 7:40 PM local time, followed by a large plume of smoke rising above the area. The attack marks a significant increase in violence between Israel and Hezbollah, further destabilizing the already volatile region.
A senior Lebanese security source confirmed that Shukr was indeed the target of the air strike. Subsequently, the Israel Defence Force issued a statement on social media platform X, claiming that Shukr had been “eliminated.”
This incident comes in the wake of rising tensions and a series of aggressive exchanges between the two sides, heightening concerns about the safety of civilians in the area. The Australian Government’s travel advisory reflects the urgent need for foreign nationals to reconsider their presence in Lebanon amidst the escalating conflict.
As the situation continues to unfold, international observers are closely monitoring the developments, with fears of further retaliatory actions and broader implications for the region’s stability.
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