The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Tuesday carried out retaliatory strikes against a Hezbollah base in Beirut, one of the terrorist group's strongholds in Lebanon.
Hezbollah launched an attack on Saturday in Israeli-controlled Golan Heights on the Syrian border, killing 12 children and prompting the Israeli army to promise retaliation. Confirmed On Tuesday, the Syrian government said it had launched an attack on the city of Beirut, and witnesses and videos from the city showed explosions and debris. (Related: Netanyahu-Biden meeting overshadowed by Harris' “critical” remarks and her harsh views on Israel)
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“The IDF carried out targeted strikes in Beirut against commanders responsible for the murder of the children of Majdal Shams and numerous Israeli civilians,” the IDF said in a statement on Tuesday. “At this time, there are no changes to the Home Front Command's defense guidelines.”
The Israel Defense Forces did not provide further information in a statement on Tuesday. Israeli officials Said Axios reporter Barak Rabid reported that the target was Fouad Shukr, a senior Hezbollah official and the right-hand man of the terror group's leader, Hassan Nasrallah.
According to the Israel Defense Forces, Shukr was behind Sunday's Hezbollah attack in the Golan Heights and also played a key role in the 1983 bombing of a U.S. Marine base in Beirut that killed more than 241 servicemen. according to To the State Department.
It was not immediately clear whether Shukr was killed in Tuesday's attack.
Smoke was seen rising in southern Beirut on Tuesday following reports of an attack. according to To the Jerusalem Post.
“Hezbollah has crossed a red line,” Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said. statement Following reports of the strike on Tuesday.
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