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Israel Launches Fourth Airstrike on Beirut Suburbs Over Alleged Hezbollah Drone Facilities

Lebanese leaders say the strikes breach the November ceasefire, prompting thousands to abandon homes in the Dahiyeh district.

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Overview

  • Israeli forces targeted underground drone production sites in Beirut’s Dahiyeh neighborhood after issuing evacuation warnings through spokesman Avichay Adraee.
  • Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned the operation as a flagrant violation of the ceasefire and have appealed for international intervention.
  • News agencies reported nearly a dozen strikes, including two described as very violent, which caused mass panic and road congestion on the eve of Eid al-Adha.
  • Hezbollah officials denied any drone factories at the targeted locations and Israel alleged the group is increasing UAV production with Iranian guidance and funding.
  • Since the truce, the Lebanese army has dismantled over 500 Hezbollah military posts in the south but tensions have remained high with continued Israeli strikes.