Escalation in the Middle East: Israel Strikes Beirut

Israel's air force launched an attack targeting Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters and a weapons production workshop in Beirut on Sunday, escalating tensions in the region. The operation underscores ongoing conflicts and rising hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, highlighting the fragile stability in the Middle East.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Dubai | Updated: 20-10-2024 12:58 IST | Created: 20-10-2024 12:58 IST
Escalation in the Middle East: Israel Strikes Beirut
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In a significant escalation of hostilities, Israel's air force conducted attacks on Sunday targeting Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters and an underground facility for weapon production located in Beirut, according to Israeli military sources.

This strike represents a notable intensification of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, a powerful political and military organization based in Lebanon. The escalating tensions between the two entities have raised concerns about potential wider regional instability.

The targeted operations underscore the fragile state of peace in the Middle East, as both sides continue to engage in aggressive military operations. The international community is closely monitoring the situation, fearing it might spiral into a broader conflict.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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