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ConflictIsrael Strikes Hezbollah Targets in Beirut's Southern Suburbs, Violating Ceasefire
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On June 14, 2026, the Israeli military attacked the southern suburbs of Beirut, specifically the Dahiyeh area, a Hezbollah stronghold, in response to three drone attacks on northern Israel attributed to Hezbollah. The Israeli army stated it 'precisely hit' an infrastructure facility, while Lebanese state media reported a strike in the Ghobeiry neighborhood. A ceasefire has been in effect in Lebanon since April 17, but both sides continue to violate it daily. Far-right Israeli ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben Gvir called for further retaliation. Earlier, Israel urged residents of 29 localities in southern Lebanon to take shelter due to planned attacks. No injuries were reported from the drone impacts on Israeli territory.
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People search for survivors at the site of an Israeli airstrike. Source: IBRAHIM AMRO/AFP
The Israeli military launched attacks on the southern suburbs of Beirut on Sunday, targeting areas considered a stronghold of the pro-Iranian Hezbollah militia. The strikes came in response to Hezbollah attacks on Israeli territory, according to a joint statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz.
Key Developments
- Israeli military statement: The army said it had "precisely hit" an infrastructure facility in the Dahiyeh area of Beirut's southern suburbs.
- Lebanese reports: The official Lebanese news agency NNA reported that an attack struck the southern suburb of Ghobeiry. An AFP correspondent reported hearing several explosions in the area.
- Prior drone attacks: Earlier on Sunday, the Israeli army reported three drone attacks on northern Israel, which it attributed to Hezbollah. The military stated that "two impacts of suspicious projectiles were detected on Israeli territory near the Israeli-Lebanese border. No injuries were reported." Later, the armed forces said another "hostile aircraft" had penetrated Israeli airspace.
Political Reactions
Two far-right Israeli ministers called for retaliatory strikes on Beirut:
- Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich wrote on X: "I called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to destroy buildings in Dahiyeh."
- Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said: "For every drone, a rocket."
Civilian Warnings
In the morning, the Israeli army urged residents of 29 localities in southern Lebanon to take shelter due to planned attacks. On Saturday, Israel's military had already carried out further strikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon.
Ceasefire Context
A ceasefire has been in effect in Lebanon since April 17. Despite this agreement, Israel and Hezbollah continue to attack each other on a daily basis.
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Israel and Hezbollah Exchange Heavy Fire Despite Ceasefire in Southern Lebanon