Israel Strikes Beirut Suburbs
- 2 killed, 17 injured in Israeli strikes
- US-brokered truce brokered on June 2, 2026
- Hezbollah sites targeted in Beirut suburbs
- Iran warns of full-scale war in Mideast
- Lebanese intelligence officers examine unexploded missile
Israel has carried out airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut, killing 2 people and injuring at least 17 others, officials said. The strikes come just days after a US-brokered ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon came into effect.
The Israeli military targeted Hezbollah sites in the area.
- 2 apartment buildings were hit in the strikes.
- The attack is the first on the Lebanese capital since the truce was brokered.
Meanwhile, witnesses said the strikes caused significant damage to buildings in the area.
US-Brokered Truce Under Strain
The US-brokered truce was announced on June 2, 2026, with the aim of reducing tensions between Israel and Lebanon. However, the latest airstrikes have put the truce to the test.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had struck 'terrorist headquarters' in the Dahieh district of Beirut.
'We will not tolerate any attacks on our citizens,' Netanyahu said.
Sources confirmed that the Israeli military had been planning to strike Hezbollah sites in Beirut for some time.
Hezbollah Response Uncertain
Hezbollah has not commented on the strikes, but experts said the group is likely to respond to the attack.
'Hezbollah will not take this lying down,' said a security analyst.
'They will likely retaliate in some way, which could escalate the situation.'
Government sources said that the Lebanese army is on high alert following the strikes.
Meanwhile, Iranian officials have warned that an attack on Beirut would renew full-scale war across the Mideast.
Historical Context of Conflict
The conflict between Israel and Lebanon has a long and complex history.
The two countries have been at odds for decades, with periodic outbreaks of violence.
In recent years, the conflict has been fueled by the presence of Hezbollah in Lebanon.
The group is backed by Iran and has been accused of carrying out attacks on Israeli targets.
Despite this, the US has been working to broker a peace deal between the two sides.
However, the latest airstrikes have raised doubts about the prospects for a lasting peace.
Humanitarian Impact of Strikes
The airstrikes have had a significant humanitarian impact on the people of Beirut.
Many residents have been forced to flee their homes due to the violence.
'We were sleeping when the strikes hit,' said one resident.
'We had to run for our lives.'
Others have been injured in the strikes, with many more trapped under rubble.
The Lebanese Red Cross has appealed for blood donations to help treat the wounded.
Meanwhile, the United Nations has called for an immediate ceasefire to prevent further bloodshed.