On Friday, several powerful explosions shook the Lebanese capital of Beirut, causing chaos and destruction in the city. The blasts were witnessed by source teams on the ground, who reported multiple large plumes of smoke rising from an area in the southern suburbs known as Dahiyeh. This incident followed a series of very loud booms that were heard by CNN teams in the vicinity.
Dahiyeh is a densely populated area with a significant presence of the militant group Hezbollah, including many of its top leaders. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson, Daniel Hagari, confirmed in a video statement that the Israeli military had targeted Hezbollah's central headquarters in the region.
Hagari emphasized that the strike was precise and aimed at the heart of Hezbollah's operations. He accused Hezbollah of deliberately situating its terror headquarters beneath residential buildings in Beirut, using civilians as human shields to protect their operations.
The attack on Hezbollah's stronghold in Dahiyeh has raised concerns about the escalating tensions between Israel and the militant group. The strategic location of Hezbollah's headquarters in a densely populated area has sparked fears of civilian casualties and further violence in the region.
Both Israel and Hezbollah have a long history of conflict and animosity, with each side accusing the other of aggression and terrorism. The latest strike by the Israeli military is seen as a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two adversaries.
The international community is closely monitoring the situation in Beirut and urging restraint from all parties involved to prevent further bloodshed and instability in the already volatile region.
