Deadly airstrike in Beirut: Three killed as Israel targets Hezbollah leader, rubble and destroyed cars everywhere

An Israeli airstrike on south Beirut killed at least three people and injured seven. The attack took place during the Eid al-Fitr holiday, marking a deadly escalation in the fragile ceasefire. (Photo: AP)

Israel claimed the strike targeted a Hezbollah member allegedly involved in directing Hamas operatives for an imminent terror attack against Israel. The airstrike was conducted under the supervision of the Shin Bet security agency. (Photo: AP)

A source close to Hezbollah stated the strike targeted Hassan Bdair, the group’s deputy head for Palestinian affairs. Bdair was reportedly with his family during the strike in Beirut’s southern suburbs. (Photo: AP)

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned the strike, calling it a violation of Lebanon’s sovereignty. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam also described it as a breach of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah. (Photo: AP)

The Israeli military claimed the strike eliminated a threat to Israeli civilians. Israel's continued attacks are seen as violating the ceasefire that ended a year of hostilities with Hezbollah. (Photo: AP)

Since the ceasefire in November 2023, Israel has continued strikes on southern and eastern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah military sites. The strikes have been in retaliation for Hezbollah’s rocket fire from Lebanon. (Photo: AP)

Hezbollah’s Naim Qassem condemned the ongoing Israeli attacks on Beirut’s southern suburbs, stating that the aggression must end. Qassem called for an end to the cycle of violence and continued Israeli strikes. (Photo: AP)

Israel's Defence Minister warned Lebanon's government of direct responsibility for any further rocket fire. Israel stated it would enforce the ceasefire if Lebanon’s government failed to do so, escalating tensions in the region. (Photo: AP)