In a significant escalation of regional tensions, Israel launched air strikes on southern Beirut early Saturday, leading to the tragic death of Hezbollah's chief, Hassan Nasrallah. The attacks targeted areas in Beirut's southern suburb of Dahieh, where Israel claims Hezbollah weapons were stored beneath civilian buildings.
Hezbollah’s announcement revealed that Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli air strike on Beirut the previous night, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict.
Residents like Ahmad Ijaber have voiced deep concerns over the intensified bombings. \"They continued to bomb the targets with warships and planes, throwing tons of explosives on defenseless citizens without any justification, without any compassion for the children and women. The enemy army is committing massacres all over the south, from Bekaa to the southern suburbs,\" said Ijaber, highlighting the human cost of the conflict.
The latest developments underscore the fragile stability in the region, with international observers closely monitoring the situation. The targeting of areas with civilian populations raises pressing questions about the humanitarian implications and the path forward for peace in Lebanon and its neighboring regions.
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Israel committing massacres all over southern Lebanon, says resident
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