Beirut

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.

At least four people were killed and 23 wounded in the attack in Beirut's Basta neighborhood, the Lebanese health ministry reported. The assassination attempt on Haydar reportedly failed.

During both the third and the fourth rounds of strikes, the IDF said that Hezbollah had deliberately located itself within civilian population centers. 

Hezbollah’s new leader, Naim Qassem, signals readiness for a long conflict, threatening Tel Aviv in response to Israeli strikes.

The airstrike was unusual as it occurred in a part of Beirut close to several Lebanese government buildings not affiliated with Hezbollah.

In late October, Afif stated that it would "not be long before we have Israeli captives."

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The IDF's Arabic spokesperson, Col. Avichay Adraee, had earlier warned Lebanese civilians in Haret Hreik in Dahiyeh to evacuate.

The delegation claimed that, as diplomats, they should enjoy immunity and do not need to be searched.