Smoke billows into sky over Beirut after Israeli airstrike

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Published 2024-07-30
Israel carried out an airstrike on Beirut's southern suburbs, targeting a senior Hezbollah commander blamed for a rocket attack that killed 12 children on 27 July.
Smoke could be seen rising from the Lebanese capital shortly before 8pm local time from an area classed as a stronghold for the militant group.
The city had been bracing for a retaliation after a rocket attack in the occupied Golan Heights killed the group of children as they played football.
Israel and the US have blamed Hezbollah for the attack. Hezbollah denied responsibility.

Beirut suburbs hit in airstrike targeting Hezbollah commander, Israel says

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