Beirut, Lebanon — Lebanon’s Hezbollah movement announced on Saturday the death of its chief, Hassan Nasrallah, following an Israeli air strike on Beirut the previous night. The strike targeted Beirut’s southern suburb of Dahieh, an area known to be a stronghold of Hezbollah.
Israeli forces launched fresh attacks early Saturday, claiming they were targeting Hezbollah weapons stored beneath civilian buildings. The escalation marks a significant rise in tensions between Israel and Lebanon, raising concerns over regional stability.
Local resident Ahmad Ijaber described the intensity of the assaults, stating, “They continued to bomb the targets with warships and planes, throwing tons of explosives on defenseless citizens without any justification, without any compassion for the children and women. The enemy army is committing massacres all over the south, from Bekaa to the southern suburbs.”
The impact of the strikes has been felt across southern Lebanon, with reports of significant civilian casualties and widespread damage to infrastructure. Humanitarian organizations are warning of an impending crisis as residents grapple with the aftermath of the attacks.
International observers are calling for restraint from all parties to prevent a further escalation of violence. The United Nations has urged for immediate dialogue to address the rising hostilities and to safeguard civilian lives.
As the situation develops, regional and global stakeholders are closely monitoring the events, with potential implications for security and diplomacy in the Middle East.
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Israel committing massacres all over southern Lebanon, says resident
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