The Israeli Defense Forces conducted a targeted strike on the central headquarters of Hezbollah in Beirut, Lebanon, as announced by the IDF on Friday. The IDF spokesperson Rear admiral Daniel Hagari revealed that the headquarters were deliberately situated beneath residential buildings, highlighting Hezbollah's tactic of using Lebanese civilians as human shields.
Following the Israeli strikes, videos and images captured plumes of smoke billowing over Beirut, indicating the impact of the operation. The IDF spokesperson Hagari pointed out that Hezbollah initiated attacks on Israel on Oct. 8, after almost a year of continuous rocket, missile, and drone assaults on Israeli civilians.