Israel Launches Airstrike on Beirut Targeting Senior Hezbollah Commander Behind Majdal Shams Attack Killing 12

Jul 30, 2024, 05:18 PM

Israel has launched an airstrike on Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, targeting a senior Hezbollah commander. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the operation, stating that the strike aimed at the commander responsible for a deadly rocket attack on Majdal Shams in the Golan Heights, which resulted in the deaths of 12 people, including children, this past Saturday. The strike was carried out in response to escalating tensions along Israel's northern border. The fate of the targeted commander remains unknown. The attack was reportedly conducted using a drone and targeted the southern suburbs of Beirut.