On Sunday, an Israeli airstrike struck the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, specifically targeting an apartment in a residential building in the Harat Hreik area. Footage from the UNEWS agency documented the immediate aftermath of the raid.
The attack, which resulted in a significant explosion audible across the suburb, marks a notable escalation in regional tensions. Israeli authorities have stated that the operation was a "precise" strike aimed at a high-ranking official of the Hezbollah group.
According to local sources, the explosion was followed by intensive overflights of Israeli aircraft in the area. Israeli media outlets have reported that the United States was notified in advance of the operation, with some sources indicating a level of political and security coordination with Washington.
In the wake of the strike, Israeli media also noted that there were no immediate changes to the security instructions for civilians in northern Israel.