Three Israeli airstrikes targeted the southern suburbs of Beirut on Thursday afternoon, according to Lebanese state media NNA. One of the strikes specifically hit the neighborhood of Haret Hreik. Following the airstrikes, Hezbollah announced that its media office was among the targets, as reported on a WhatsApp group shared with reporters.
Residents in west Beirut reported hearing several large blasts, with source teams witnessing significant plumes of smoke rising from the southern suburbs of the city. Additionally, the sound of drones flying overhead was also noted by the source teams.