The Israeli military executed fresh airstrikes in southern Beirut’s Dahiyeh district, targeting a Hezbollah command center. The IDF described the operations as precise responses to projectile fire into Israeli territory, claiming measures were taken to mitigate civilian harm.
These strikes mark the second wave of attacks this weekend, following Saturday’s bombardment that killed at least five people across the Tyre, Jezzine, and Nabatieh districts. Prior to the latest offensive, Israel issued evacuation warnings for residents in 24 Lebanese towns.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun addressed the nation, describing the current climate as a fateful juncture. He emphasized the existential necessity of national unity and state sovereignty over militia influence, warning against sectarian division and regional proxy conflicts.
The escalation threatens a looming diplomatic breakthrough. Mediators from Pakistan and US President Donald Trump report that Washington and Tehran are close to finalizing a ceasefire agreement. While the deal excludes complex issues like Iran’s nuclear program, it establishes a 60-day framework for technical discussions. Tehran has insisted that any agreement must include an end to Israeli strikes in Lebanon, a condition now under severe strain.