The IDF struck the Dahieh district of Beirut on Thursday, targeting Hezbollah strongholds near the city’s international airport as a plane taxied on the runway ahead of takeoff.
The southern sector of the Lebanese capital, a predominantly Shiite area, has been a focal point for IDF operations over the past three days.
IDF strikes Beirut's Dahieh as plane taxies on runway ahead of takeoff
The strikes followed warnings issued by the IDF’s Arabic-language spokesperson Lt. Col. Avichay Adraee, urging Dahieh residents to evacuate for their safety.
According to the military, the operation targeted underground weapons stores and production facilities belonging to Hezbollah.
Israel has intensified its strikes on Dahieh, a Hezbollah hub, including attacks during the overnight hours, as part of a broader campaign against the Iran-backed group. No immediate reports of casualties or damage were available.
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