Israel retaliates against Hezbollah's attempted assassination of PM Netanyahu by striking Beirut and Gaza
Israel retaliates against Hezbollah's attempted assassination of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by striking Beirut and Gaza. The Israeli forces targeted Hezbollah arms facilities in southern Beirut, with casualties still being evaluated. Netanyahu vows to exact a "heavy price" for the attack on his home in Caesarea. The strikes occurred in conjunction with reports from Gaza health officials stating that Israeli bombardments have resulted in the deaths of a minimum of 35 individuals, with restrictions intensifying around three hospitals.
These Israeli strikes are perceived as a response to an alleged Hezbollah assassination plot against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu involving a targeted drone attack near his vacation residence in Caesarea, northern Israel.
According to Netanyahu's spokesperson, he was not present during the incident, and the impact on the building's status remains uncertain. The prime minister described the incident as an attempt on his life and his wife's as a serious error.
Channel 12, an Israeli media outlet, reported on social media platform X that Iran allegedly made an assassination attempt on Netanyahu, a claim confirmed by an unnamed Israeli government official.
Iran's UN mission countered these allegations, attributing a drone attack on Netanyahu's residence to Lebanon's Hezbollah group, which they stated is backed by Tehran.
Tensions escalate in the Middle East following the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, with Israel, Hamas, and Hezbollah vowing to continue fighting, dampening hopes for peace agreements in Gaza and Lebanon.
Israeli aircraft dropped leaflets in southern Gaza featuring Sinwar along with the message, "Hamas will no longer govern Gaza."
In Beirut, Israel conducted significant airstrikes in the southern suburbs, resulting in billowing smoke clouds lingering over the city well into the evening hours. The Israeli military targeted multiple Hezbollah weapons storage facilities and an intelligence headquarters command center, according to official statements.
Evacuation orders were given for four neighborhoods in the suburbs, instructing residents to maintain a distance of 500 meters (yards) away. However, witnesses reported that strikes were carried out in additional areas as well.
Since Israel began conducting regular strikes in the southern suburbs approximately three weeks ago, tens of thousands of individuals have fled the once densely populated area, which also contained Hezbollah offices and underground installations.
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