Tel Aviv / Beirut: Israel has conducted severe airstrikes on various locations in Beirut, including the Hezbollah headquarters, claiming to target the organization’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah.
According to global media reports, Israel launched multiple airstrikes on Hezbollah’s central military headquarters in the southern suburbs of Beirut. Israeli media claimed that Nasrallah was specifically targeted during these strikes, which occurred while Hezbollah commanders were present in the central office.
However, it remains unclear whether Nasrallah was affected by the attacks, as Hezbollah has yet to confirm or deny his status.
Reports from Arab media indicate that the Israeli military targeted a specific building named “Al-Burj” on the airport road in Beirut, launching over ten missiles that severely damaged four buildings. According to Al Jazeera, two people have so far been reported killed in the recent attacks, while Red Crescent and rescue volunteers have arrived at the scene to assist.
The area surrounding the attack has witnessed significant destruction, raising concerns about a potential increase in casualties and injuries.
Furthermore, the Israeli military claims that the attack targeted Hezbollah’s central leadership, as the building housed an underground office of the organization, where Hassan Nasrallah was allegedly present.
Al Jazeera reported that this attack marks the most powerful in a series of airstrikes conducted by Israel over the past five days, resulting in four buildings being reduced to rubble.
Iranian news agencies claim that Hassan Nasrallah remained unharmed during the attack, with further information being gathered. A commander from Hezbollah confirmed to Reuters that Nasrallah was safe following the airstrike.
According to U.S. media, the death toll from the attack on Hezbollah’s headquarters has risen to six, with ninety-one others injured.
The Israeli military spokesperson stated that Israel informed the U.S. moments before the attack, and further strikes on southern Beirut are expected soon, asserting that no military aircraft will be allowed to land at Beirut Airport.
