Israeli Airstrike in Beirut Kills Senior Hezbollah Commanders, Escalating Tensions in the Region
An Israeli airstrike on a residential area of Beirut has resulted in the deaths of two high-ranking Hezbollah military commanders and several other officials, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict and raising concerns of a broader war in the Middle East.
The attack, which targeted the densely populated Dahieh neighborhood—a stronghold of the Iranian-backed militia—has been confirmed by Hezbollah, which identified the commanders as Ibrahim Aqil and Ahmed Wahbi. Aqil was a senior leader in Hezbollah’s elite Radwan forces, while Wahbi also held a prominent position within the organization.
This strike is the first air assault on Beirut since July, when another senior Hezbollah figure, Fuad Shukr, was killed. The airstrike comes on the heels of a series of explosions linked to Hezbollah’s communication devices, which have already inflicted casualties and panic in a country grappling with nearly a year of conflict.
Although Israel has not officially claimed responsibility for the airstrike, it is widely believed to be behind the attack. Emergency teams rushed to the scene, rescuing the injured and searching for those trapped beneath the rubble. The Lebanese health ministry reported at least 31 fatalities, including three children and seven women, with dozens more injured.
In a statement, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman Daniel Hagari indicated that the operation targeted commanders who were allegedly planning Hezbollah’s “Conquer the Galilee” attack strategy, which aims to infiltrate Israeli communities. Hagari accused Hezbollah of using civilians as human shields by hiding the commanders underground in a residential building.
Hezbollah confirmed the deaths of its commanders in statements released via social media, portraying Aqil as a significant jihadist leader with a history of orchestrating attacks, including the bombings of the US embassy and a Marine barracks in Beirut during the 1980s.
In response to the attack, UN officials have warned that the potential for conflict in the region could “dwarf” the devastation already experienced. The escalating violence underscores the fragile state of security in Lebanon and the broader implications for regional stability.
Hezbollah has pledged to continue its operations, emphasizing that Wahbi had participated in numerous missions since the 1980s and played a key role in the group’s military activities. As tensions mount, the situation remains volatile, with fears that further military actions could ensue.
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