Sun Nov 23 13:42:39 UTC 2025: Summary:
On November 23, 2025, an Israeli airstrike hit Beirut, Lebanon, for the first time since June. The Israeli military claims it was targeting a senior member of Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militant group. The strike occurred in the southern suburbs of Beirut. No immediate information on casualties is available. This strike comes amid increased Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon. The US and Israel have been pressuring Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah.
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Israeli Airstrike Hits Beirut, Targeting Hezbollah Operative
Beirut, Lebanon – November 23, 2025 – An Israeli airstrike targeted a residential building in the Haret Hreik neighborhood of Beirut on Sunday, marking the first such attack in the Lebanese capital since June. The Israeli military confirmed the strike, stating that it targeted a senior member of the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group.
The attack comes amidst escalating tensions and increased Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon, where Hezbollah maintains a strong presence. While the Israeli military has provided limited details about the operation, emphasizing its “precise” nature, Hezbollah has yet to issue a statement.
Video footage circulating on social media depicts a large plume of smoke rising from the affected area, attracting crowds of onlookers. At this time, there are no confirmed reports of casualties.
The incident has further heightened the already strained relations between Israel and Lebanon. Both Israel and the United States have been exerting significant pressure on the Lebanese government to disarm Hezbollah, a powerful political and military force within the country. A disarmament plan, approved by the Lebanese government in September, aims to disarm Hezbollah across the country by the end of the year, however, Israel continues to express concern that Hezbollah is rebuilding its military capabilities in southern Lebanon.
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