The Israeli army confirmed on Monday that it had carried out an airstrike on a Hezbollah command center located in the Basta district of Beirut. This operation, which took place over the weekend, resulted in the death of 29 people and injured 67 others, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. The raid hit a residential building, leaving behind an impressive crater and sparking strong reactions to escalating tensions in the region.
The Israeli army announced that it had carried out a deadly airstrike on a command center of Hezbollah located in the Basta district of Beirut. According to information, this operation, which took place over the weekend, led to the death of 29 people and injured 67 others. Israeli authorities claim to have targeted a senior Hezbollah official, while the latter denies that leaders were targeted. This coup comes in a context of growing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, intensified by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East for several months.
Israel strikes Hezbollah command center
Last weekend, the Israeli army carried out an air operation against Hezbollah, specifically targeting a command center located in the Basta district of Beirut. This strike, which took place before dawn on Saturday, caused significant human losses. According to reports from the Lebanese Ministry of Health, 29 people were killed and 67 injured, illustrating the seriousness of the incident and its impact on the civilian population.
Context of the escalation of tensions
Since September 23, Israeli strikes on Lebanon have intensified, marking a new phase in an already complex conflict. This escalation follows hostilities which saw Hezbollah support its ally Hamas, after the attack on October 7, 2023 which triggered a cycle of violence in Gaza. With more than 3,700 deaths in Lebanon since October 2023, the majority of which occurred after September, the situation is becoming more and more critical. On the Israeli front, official circles also report losses among their troops, with at least 82 soldiers and 47 civilians killed.
Hezbollah response and implications
In response to the strike, a Hezbollah official said no senior Hezbollah leaders were targeted in the operation. However, the persistent threat of military escalation continues to loom over the region, with calls for cease fire from several international actors. These tensions underline the challenges facing Lebanon, confronted with a possible economic collapse and violence which risks intensifying in the days to come, undermining its stability.
