Israel carries out precision strike on Hezbollah headquarters in Beirut, admits residential buildings affected

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have conducted a "precision strike" on Hezbollah's headquarters in Beirut, targeting facilities allegedly embedded in residential buildings. The attack shook Dahieh, a stronghold of Hezbollah in southern Beirut, and resulted in the destruction of several buildings.

Military operations unfold, targeting strategic locations amidst escalating regional tensions.

Israel intensifies its offensive on Hezbollah, striking their headquarters in Beirut's Dahieh and raising concerns over civilian impact.

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The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed a "precision strike" on Friday targeting the headquarters of the Shiite group Hezbollah in Beirut, admitting that these offices were "embedded in residential buildings." This marks a significant escalation in Israel's campaign against Hezbollah's operations in Lebanon.

The bombardment hit the area of Dahieh, a southern neighborhood in the Lebanese capital known as a Hezbollah stronghold. Witnesses, cited by Lebanese media outlets, described the attack as the most powerful Israel has launched on Beirut in recent days. Several buildings in the area have reportedly been destroyed as a result.

IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari justified the strike, calling the targeted location the "epicenter of Hezbollah terror." He accused the group of using Lebanese civilians as human shields by "deliberately building their headquarters under residential buildings." This tactic, according to Hagari, forces Israel to take action that could impact civilian areas to address the threats posed by Hezbollah.

"Israel is doing what any sovereign state would do if faced with a terrorist organization seeking its destruction across the border," Hagari stated in a video. He highlighted the attacks launched by Hezbollah for nearly a year, underscoring the ongoing threat Israel perceives from the group.

The precision strike in Dahieh underscores the intensifying conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. With residential areas being affected, the attack has raised international concerns about civilian casualties and the use of densely populated neighborhoods for military purposes. Hezbollah's positioning of key operations within civilian infrastructure is a point of contention, as Israel argues that this forces difficult decisions in its military strategy.

The situation remains tense, with Lebanon bracing for further escalation. This latest attack not only signals Israel's commitment to counter Hezbollah’s influence but also highlights the complexities and dangers of urban warfare in a conflict where military and civilian domains overlap. As both sides remain firm in their stances, the risk of broader confrontation in the region continues to grow.