Airstrikes rock Hezbollah’s Beirut base
Israel conducted two major air strikes on Hezbollah’s main base in southern Beirut, sending large plumes of smoke over the densely populated area. These were the most intense strikes on Beirut since Israel shifted focus to Lebanon from the ongoing Gaza conflict. (Picture Credit: AP)
Hezbollah leader Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah killed in Israeli air raid
The Israeli military has claimed the successful elimination of Hezbollah leader Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah, with media reports speculating that he was the primary target of recent airstrikes. Despite his widespread influence, Nasrallah always remained in hiding to avoid assassination attempts. (Photo Credit: AP)
Who was Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah?
Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah headed Hezbollah for over three decades, making it one of the most powerful militant groups in the Middle East. Born in 1960 into a struggling Shiite family, he pursued theological studies and became involved with the Amal movement, a Shiite political and paramilitary organization, before emerging as one of the founders of Hezbollah. (Picture Credit: Reuters)
Israeli airstrikes eliminate Hezbollah’s southern Lebanon missile commander
Israel claimed that its air strikes killed Muhammad Ali Ismail, Hezbollah’s missile unit commander in southern Lebanon, along with other senior officials. A subsequent bombing targeted alleged Hezbollah weapon storage sites, which the group denied. (Picture Credit: AP)
Families flee as Israeli airstrikes hit Beirut’s Dahiyeh suburbs
Israeli fighter jets carried out a series of airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut overnight into Saturday, sparking panic as families fled the intense bombardment. Following heavy raids on Friday, Israel issued fresh warnings early Saturday, urging residents to evacuate the crowded Dahiyeh suburbs. (Picture Credit: AP)
Over 90,000 people displaced and the death toll surpasses 720 in Lebanon
The Iranian embassy in Beirut condemned the airstrike as a "game-changing escalation" and vowed retaliation against Israel. Health authorities report that over 90,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon this week, with the death toll from Israeli strikes exceeding 720. (Picture Credit: Reuters)
Civilians report 'earthquake-like' strikes
The initial wave of strikes destroyed six buildings, resulting in six deaths and injuring 91 people, while civilians reported the attacks felt like "an earthquake." Israel issued warnings to evacuate before further strikes. (Picture Credit: AP)