The Israeli military conducted strikes on Wednesday targeting 'strategic weapons' belonging to Hezbollah in an underground storage facility located in Beirut's southern suburbs. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that the strikes were carried out based on precise intelligence and that precautions were taken to minimize civilian casualties.
Prior to the strikes, the IDF issued evacuation warnings to residents near a building in the Haret Hreik area of Dahiyeh, known as a Hezbollah stronghold. Lebanese state media confirmed the strikes in the southern suburbs of the capital, marking the first such incident in several days.
The timing of the strikes coincided with concerns expressed by the United States regarding the extent of Israel's bombing campaign in Beirut and the impact on civilians. Earlier reports had indicated a reduction in Israeli strikes on Beirut in recent days, attributed to emerging understandings between US and Israeli officials.
