Israel strikes Beirut after rocket fire was launched in their direction

Published June 7, 2026 10:26am ET | Updated June 7, 2026 4:18pm ET



Israel launched airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs Sunday, targeting what it said were Hezbollah facilities in response to rocket fire launched their way, just days after a fragile ceasefire with Lebanon was renewed.

Multiple explosions rocked the Dahieh district, a Hezbollah stronghold in Beirut, after the Israeli military issued evacuation warnings for residents in parts of the area. Lebanese state media reported strikes on at least two buildings, though there were no immediate reports of casualties.

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