Netanyahu orders strikes on Beirut’sorders strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to strike Hezbollah targets in Beirut’s southern suburbs on Monday, after both sides accused each other of violating a ceasefire in Lebanon.
The move followed rocket fire into northern Israel and renewed fighting in Lebanon, raising the risk of a wider escalation in a conflict that already affects regional diplomacy.
Israeli Government
Israel says the strikes target Hezbollah positions after what it describes as repeated ceasefire violations and attacks on its cities and citizens. Officials frame the operation as a response meant to restore deterrence and prevent further rocket fire.
Hezbollah and Lebanese Allies
Hezbollah-aligned figures say the group remains committed to the ceasefire and accuse Israel of continuing aggression. They present the latest strikes as proof that Israel, not Hezbollah, is driving the breakdown in calm.
- Beaufort Castle dates back to the Crusader era and overlooks a key route in southern Lebanon.
- The Litani River area has long been central to military planning in southern Lebanon.
- Beirut’s Dahiyeh district is also known for its crowded apartment blocks and extensive rebuilding after past wars.
Israel-Lebanon War
Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a 60-day ceasefire that mandates Israeli troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon while the Lebanese army deploys across all border crossings and the south.
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