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Israel launches attack on Lebanon's capital Beirut: Golan retaliation arrives

Israel has launched an attack on the southern part of Beirut, the capital of Lebanon. The strike targeted multiple buildings on busy streets in Dahiyeh, known as a Hezbollah stronghold.

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According to information provided by the AA correspondent in the area, the attack was carried out against multiple buildings located on busy streets in Dahiyeh.

Large plumes of smoke rose due to the explosion caused by the attack.

Great panic was experienced in the area.

On the other hand, the Israeli army confirmed in a statement that it was behind the attack in Beirut.

In a written statement from the army, it was stated that a Hezbollah commander, who is alleged to be responsible for the deaths of 12 people in Majdal Shams and many other Israelis, was targeted.

No details were provided regarding the name of the targeted Hezbollah commander or how the attack was carried out.

ISRAEL TARGETED FUAD SHUKR IN THE ATTACK

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) targeted Fuad Shukr, one of the top advisors to Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, in an airstrike on Lebanon's capital, Beirut.

The Israeli press reported that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) targeted Fuad Shukr, one of the top advisors to Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, in an airstrike on Lebanon's capital, Beirut. The IDF had previously announced that the attack targeted the Hezbollah commander behind the strike on Majdal Shams in the Golan Heights last Saturday. The Lebanese press stated that the Dahieh suburb, where Shiites are densely populated in southern Beirut, was targeted in the attack.

Fuad Shukr, who was appointed as the commander of Hezbollah's precision missile project several years ago, is on the US wanted list for his role in the 1983 bombing of a US military base in Beirut.

PEOPLE IN BEIRUT TOOK TO THE STREETS

Many people took to the streets after the attack, chanting slogans to protest the strike carried out by Israel.

THE ATTACK ON THE GOLAN HEIGHTS

In the attack on Majdal Shams, 12 Israelis aged between 10 and 20 had lost their lives. Israel held Hezbollah responsible for the attack, while Hezbollah denied responsibility for the strike.

HEZBOLLAH'S TOP COMMANDER SURVIVED THE ATTACK

Lebanese security sources announced that Fuad Shukr, one of the top advisors to Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, whom Israel targeted in an airstrike on Lebanon's capital, Beirut, survived the attack.

Security sources also reported that 2 people lost their lives in the attack.

Shukr, who was appointed as the commander of Hezbollah's precision missile project several years ago, is on the US wanted list for his role in the 1983 bombing of a US military base in Beirut.

THERE ARE DEAD AND WOUNDED IN THE ATTACK

It was reported that the number of people who died in the attack carried out by Israel in the southern region of Lebanon's capital, Beirut, has risen to 3, including one woman and 2 children.

In a written statement from the Lebanese Ministry of Health, it was stated, "The number of people who died in Israel's attack on the southern region of Beirut has risen to 3 (1 woman, 2 children), and the number of injured has risen to 69."

Lebanese security sources had reported that Fuad Shukr, one of the top advisors to Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, whom Israel targeted, survived the airstrike Israel carried out on Beirut, and stated that 2 people had lost their lives in the attack.

STATEMENT FROM THE UNITED NATIONS AFTER THE ATTACK

Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, announced that the UN is in contact with Israel and Lebanon following the attack Israel carried out on Lebanon's capital, Beirut.

Tensions in the region have risen following the airstrike Israel carried out in Lebanon's capital, Beirut. Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, announced that the UN Peacekeeping Force and UN Special Coordinator Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert are in contact with both Israel and Lebanon to prevent a war from breaking out between the two countries.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had carried out an airstrike on the Dahieh suburb, where Shiites are densely populated in southern Beirut, in retaliation for the attack on Majdal Shams in the Golan Heights, and had targeted Fuad Shukr, one of the top advisors to Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, in the attack. It was announced that Shukr survived the attack.

WHITE HOUSE: WAR IS NOT INEVITABLE

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement following Israel's attack on Lebanon's capital, Beirut, "A war between Hezbollah and Israel is not inevitable."

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre made a statement following the airstrike Israel carried out on Lebanon's capital, Beirut. Jean-Pierre said that the US does not believe that a war between Hezbollah and Israel is inevitable.

LEBANON WILL FILE A COMPLAINT AGAINST ISRAEL

While tensions in the region have risen following the airstrike Israel carried out on Lebanon's capital, Beirut, Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib made statements. Bou Habib stated that he hopes the response Hezbollah will give to the airstrike Israel carried out on Beirut will be 'proportionate' in order to prevent the escalation of tension. Bou Habib also announced that they will file a complaint against Israel to the UN Security Council.

RUSSIA ACCUSED ISRAEL

The Russian Foreign Ministry accused Israel of violating international law due to the attack it carried out on Lebanon's capital, Beirut.

Russia reacted to the airstrike Israel carried out on Lebanon's capital, Beirut. The Russian Foreign Ministry accused Israel of violating international law due to the attack it carried out on Lebanon's capital, Beirut, stating, "This is a grave violation of international law."

CONDEMNATION FROM IRAN TO ISRAEL: THEY HAVE THE RIGHT TO RETALIATE

Iran condemned the attack Israel carried out on Lebanon's capital, Beirut. In a statement, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani stated that the attack in question violates Lebanon's territorial integrity, saying, "We condemn this attack, which targets Lebanon's territorial integrity and is contrary to international law."

Noting that there will be no change in the Lebanese resistance's support for Palestine due to the Israeli attack, Kanaani said, "The Lebanese state, its army, and its resistance have the right to respond to this attack by the Zionist Israeli regime, and the US and the Israeli regime are responsible for a war and tension that will expand in the region."

Calling on the international community and the United Nations (UN) to take responsibility in the face of Israeli attacks, Kanaani demanded that the UN take action for Lebanon's security and peace and prevent Israeli attacks.

BEIRUT ATTACK

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had carried out an airstrike on the Dahieh suburb, where Shiites are densely populated in southern Beirut, in retaliation for the attack on Majdal Shams in the Golan Heights last Saturday, and had targeted Fuad Shukr, one of the top advisors to Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, in the attack. It was announced that Shukr survived the attack.

LEBANESE PRIME MINISTER MIKATI CALLED THE CABINET TO A MEETING

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati condemned the attack Israel carried out on the southern region of the capital, Beirut, and called the Council of Ministers to a meeting tomorrow.

According to a statement from the Lebanese Prime Ministry Press Office, Mikati said, "The Israeli death machine has targeted the capital Beirut after the southern regions of Lebanon and the Bekaa."

Pointing out that Israel's attack on Beirut took place very close to one of the largest hospitals in the country, Mikati said, "The criminal act that took place this evening is one of the links in the chain of attacks that Israel continues to carry out against civilians in violation of international law and international humanitarian law."

Emphasizing that they will leave this attack to the responsibility of the international community, Mikati indicated that they will also pressure the international community to fulfill its responsibilities and stop Israel's attacks.

Underlining that they reserve the right to take any steps that will deter Israel's attacks, Mikati noted that he has called the Council of Ministers to a meeting tomorrow to address Israel's attacks.

Israeli forces had carried out an airstrike on a building in the Haret Hreik neighborhood, where Hezbollah's Shura Council is located, in the southern region of Beirut.

In the news in the official Lebanese news agency NNA, it was stated that 1 person died and many people were injured, but no details were given about the identity of the person who died.