By The Jerusalem Post (World News) | Created at 2024-09-27 15:40:15 | Updated at 2024-09-30 07:33:30
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Southern Beirut is known as a Hezbollah stronghold.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 18:25 Updated: SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 18:39
Smoke rises behind buildings in Beirut, Lebanon September 27, 2024.
(photo credit: REUTERS/EMILIE MADI)
The IDF attacked the central headquarters of Hezbollah, located under a residence, the IDF reported Friday evening.
The IDF added that there is no change in the Home Front Command directives.
Multiple blasts have been heard in Beirut, Lebanon, Reuters reported earlier, citing witnesses.
Lebanese media: New airstrike in Beirut pic.twitter.com/R8o4U3YeoD
— ILRedAlert (@ILRedAlert) September 27, 2024The witnesses told Reuters they saw clouds of smoke rising from the city.
The blast was reportedly caused by an Israeli airstrike, Hezbollah affiliate Al Mayadeen reported.
Israel targeted the southern suburbs of Beirut in successive airstrikes, Hezbollah affiliate Al Manar TV soon after reported.
The Israeli air force struck southern Beirut last week, targeting 16 Hezbollah commanders, including Radwan Force commander Ibrahim Aqil and Hezbollah drone until chief Muhammad Hossein Sarur.
Southern Beirut is known as a Hezbollah stronghold.
This is a developing story.
