Beirut is the capital city of Lebanon, as well as the country's largest city. As one of the oldest and most continuously inhabited cities in the world, Beirut has a history that goes back thousands of years. Currently, it is the fourth-largest city in the Levant, behind Amman, Tel Aviv, and Damascus.
The Rafic Hariri International Airport had been in a state of alert following reports that the flight may be carrying funds for Hezbollah.
Saleh al-Arouri was killed on January 2, 2024 in a strike widely attributed to Israel.
Ali Mamlouk, born in Damascus in 1949, comes from a family with deep regional roots, and is considered one of the most powerful and enigmatic figures in the Syrian regime.
Israeli military sources note a new era in Syria offers lots of historic opportunities and serious dangers.
Senior Hezbollah officials, have addressed the issues of millions displaced and lack of supplies promising Shiites “resistance, rehabilitation, and resources.”
Hezbollah's Aerial Unit, which was established under Iranian leadership, received drones, cruise missiles, and production components from Iran alongside training terrorists.
These strikes follow earlier evacuation warnings issued to residents of southern Beirut neighborhoods.
The images of the strikes surfaced approximately an hour and a half after IDF Arabic Spokesperson Avichay Adraee issued evacuation warnings to residents.
Israeli airstrikes target central Beirut, hitting areas beyond Hezbollah strongholds to further pressure the terrorist organization.
The IAF conducted further strikes on Hezbollah targets in Dahieh on Saturday afternoon, the IDF reported.