The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) say they are attacking buildings in Beirut, Lebanon, that are allegedly used by Hezbollah as command centers and weapons production and storage sites.
“Based on accurate information from the IDF, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) is carrying out strikes on strategic targets belonging to the terrorist organization Hezbollah in the Beirut area. Among the targets attacked are weapons production facilities, buildings used to store advanced weapons and key command centers of the terrorist organization,” the IDF said in a statement.
The statement was made hours after attacks began on buildings in the Dahiyeh neighborhood, south of Beirut.
Hezbollah has denied that its weapons are being stored in civilian buildings that have been targeted by Israeli attacks.
Understand the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah
Israel has launched a series of airstrikes on areas of Lebanon in recent days. On Monday (23), the country had its deadliest day since the 2006 war, with more than 500 fatalities. According to the Israeli military, the targets are members and military infrastructure of Hezbollah, one of the most powerful paramilitary forces in the Middle East and supported by Iran.
The offensive reached several points in Lebanon, including the country’s capital, Beirut. Thousands of people sought refuge in shelters and left cities in the south of the country.
Furthermore, a land incursion has not been ruled out.
Hezbollah and Israel began exchanging attacks after the start of the war in the Gaza Strip. The Lebanese group is an ally of Hamas, which invaded Israeli territory on October 7, 2023, killing hundreds of people and capturing hostages.
Due to the bombings, thousands of residents of northern Israel, where the border with Lebanon is located, had to be displaced. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has promised several times to return these citizens to their homes.
On September 17, Israel added the return of these residents as an official war objective.
A 15-year-old Brazilian teenager died after an Israeli airstrike. Itamaraty condemned the situation and called for an end to hostilities. The Brazilian government is also evaluating a possible rescue mission.
This content was originally published in New attacks on Beirut target Hezbollah command centers, says Israel on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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