Israel carried out a significant airstrike against Hezbollah military headquarters in the southern suburbs of Beirut on Friday afternoon, resulting in at least six explosions heard across the city. It was the largest bombing of Beirut since hostilities began nearly a year ago and marked the fifth time Israel struck the area in a week. The strikes targeted Hezbollah’s main military headquarters, accusing the group of using residential buildings as human shields.
The attacks have resulted in a death toll of 25 people in Lebanon, with hundreds more killed in earlier Israeli strikes. Hezbollah retaliated by firing rockets into Israel, displacing tens of thousands and disrupting normal life in northern Israel. The situation has escalated, with fears of a wider regional war looming.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the UN General Assembly, declaring that Israel is winning in the conflict and warning Iran that there is no place they cannot reach. He called for a peace agreement with Saudi Arabia and criticized the United Nations and the International Criminal Court. Netanyahu highlighted Israel’s efforts to minimize civilian casualties and emphasized the need to prevent the appeasement of Iran.
Overall, the situation in Lebanon remains dire, with thousands fleeing into Syria for safety amidst escalating violence. Various international actors, including Australia, have called for a swift resolution to the conflict and humanitarian crisis, urging all parties to work towards peace and stability in the region.
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