Israel's Strike on Beirut Apartment Building Kills Senior Hezbollah Official
A devastating airstrike in Beirut, Lebanon, claimed the life of Haytham Ali Tabatabai, the most senior Hezbollah commander to be killed by Israel since a ceasefire was brokered in November 2024. The Israeli military confirmed that it had "eliminated the terrorist" and stated that its actions remained committed to the ceasefire agreement.
According to Lebanese authorities, the strike hit an apartment building in the densely populated Haret Hreik area of Beirut's southern suburbs, resulting in five fatalities and 28 injuries. However, Hezbollah disputed this number, claiming that four of its fighters were killed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that his country would not allow Hezbollah to rebuild its power, calling on the Lebanese government to disarm the militant group. Netanyahu stated that Israel would continue its policy of "maximum enforcement" against those who threaten its security.
The strike marked the fifth Israeli attack on Beirut's southern suburbs since a ceasefire was agreed upon in November 2024. The timing of the strike raised concerns ahead of Pope Leo XIV's scheduled visit to Lebanon next week.
Hezbollah described Tabatabai as "the great commander" and accused Israel of carrying out a "treacherous attack." The Israeli military insisted that its actions were in line with the ceasefire agreement.
Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud flash followed by shattering glass as they sought shelter. Rescue workers scrambled to evacuate survivors, including at least three wounded women.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called on the international community to intervene firmly to stop Israeli attacks on his country, stating that Beirut "reiterates its call to the international community to assume its responsibility and intervene seriously to stop the attacks."
The US had offered a $5 million reward for information leading to Tabatabai's capture, indicating the significance of his role in Hezbollah. The group's military capabilities were weakened following its conflict with Israel last year, prompting increased pressure from Israeli and US authorities to disarm the organization.
Netanyahu warned that anyone raising their hand against Israel would face severe consequences, emphasizing the country's commitment to protecting itself at all costs.
A devastating airstrike in Beirut, Lebanon, claimed the life of Haytham Ali Tabatabai, the most senior Hezbollah commander to be killed by Israel since a ceasefire was brokered in November 2024. The Israeli military confirmed that it had "eliminated the terrorist" and stated that its actions remained committed to the ceasefire agreement.
According to Lebanese authorities, the strike hit an apartment building in the densely populated Haret Hreik area of Beirut's southern suburbs, resulting in five fatalities and 28 injuries. However, Hezbollah disputed this number, claiming that four of its fighters were killed.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that his country would not allow Hezbollah to rebuild its power, calling on the Lebanese government to disarm the militant group. Netanyahu stated that Israel would continue its policy of "maximum enforcement" against those who threaten its security.
The strike marked the fifth Israeli attack on Beirut's southern suburbs since a ceasefire was agreed upon in November 2024. The timing of the strike raised concerns ahead of Pope Leo XIV's scheduled visit to Lebanon next week.
Hezbollah described Tabatabai as "the great commander" and accused Israel of carrying out a "treacherous attack." The Israeli military insisted that its actions were in line with the ceasefire agreement.
Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud flash followed by shattering glass as they sought shelter. Rescue workers scrambled to evacuate survivors, including at least three wounded women.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called on the international community to intervene firmly to stop Israeli attacks on his country, stating that Beirut "reiterates its call to the international community to assume its responsibility and intervene seriously to stop the attacks."
The US had offered a $5 million reward for information leading to Tabatabai's capture, indicating the significance of his role in Hezbollah. The group's military capabilities were weakened following its conflict with Israel last year, prompting increased pressure from Israeli and US authorities to disarm the organization.
Netanyahu warned that anyone raising their hand against Israel would face severe consequences, emphasizing the country's commitment to protecting itself at all costs.
just heard about the airstrike on Beirut apartment building, it's like a nightmare come true 
five people killed and 28 injured... can't even imagine what it must be like for those who lost loved ones 
Israel's actions are really getting out of control 
Netanyahu is so extra with this "maximum enforcement" policy, like he's trying to make a statement or something 
but at the end of the day, it's just people getting hurt #NotMyWar #StopTheViolence 
</font> Beirut is already a super tough city, and now an airstrike hits an apartment building where like 5 people died 
it's insane! <font color="#ff69b4">What if more people got hurt?!</font> Israel says they followed the ceasefire agreement, but Hezbollah doesn't think so... it's all very confusing 
haytham ali tabatabai sounds like a hero to me, not a terrorist. we need 2 see some real action from the intl community n stop this senseless violence 
. Pope Leo XIV is supposed to visit Lebanon next week and I hope he can bring some peace to this situation... the US offering a $5 million reward for info on Tabatabai's capture just shows how worried they are about Hezbollah... it's like they're playing with fire here 
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i feel so bad for the families of the people who got hurt or worse... my heart goes out to them 
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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is trying to get international intervention, but Netanyahu's all like "no way, we're good" 
. And the US is all in on it too, offering a $5 million reward for info on Tabatabai 
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this is just so heartbreaking... a whole family gets destroyed by one airstrike 
it's like they say, 'war doesn't discriminate' 
like, what's next? us attacking canada over a border dispute 
. and let's not forget the pope is coming next week, that's got to be some kinda distraction tactic... 
. I mean, what's the point of a ceasefire if it's just gonna be broken like that? It feels like we're just regressing back into the same old conflict. 
Can't we all just get along? 
I hope the international community can finally step in and put a stop to these attacks 
. and netanyahu's all like "we won't let you guys rebuild" but isn't that kind of a bit extreme? 
like, can't we all just get along? 
. Netanyahu's trying to send a message, no doubt about it, but what's really going on here? is Lebanon getting squeezed in the middle, or are we just seeing another round of proxy warfare? 
. I'm not saying Hezbollah is in the right or anything, but can't we all just try to talk things out? 
I mean whats wrong w/ Hezbollah rebuildin their power? its not like they're threatenin anyone 
They've been sayin no more wars, and Israel keeps goin back on that