Middle East
Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut’s southern suburbs
Israel's army says it ‘begun striking Hezbollah infrastructure' in Lebanese capital
Muhammed Emin Canik and Ethem Emre Ozcan |
23.03.2026 - Update : 23.03.2026
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BEIRUT
The Israeli army carried out three airstrikes on southern suburbs of Lebanon’s capital Beirut on Monday evening.
According to an Anadolu correspondent, Israeli warplanes struck the southern suburbs three times within a half-hour, causing powerful explosions across the capital and surrounding areas.
Smoke was seen rising from the targeted sites, while the sound of aircraft continued to be heard over Beirut and its vicinity.
In a statement, the Israeli army said it had “begun striking Hezbollah infrastructure in Beirut,” without providing further details on the targets or potential casualties.
No immediate information was available on damage or injuries from the strikes.
*Writing by Rania Abushamala in Istanbul.
