BEIRUT: Israeli aircraft launched airstrikes on the Ghobeiry area of Beirut’s southern suburb on Sunday evening, according to reports from Western media sources in Lebanon. The strikes are part of a broader military operation by Israel, targeting locations associated with Hezbollah.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the raids followed a warning issued earlier by Israeli army spokesman Daniel Hagari. The statement from Hagari indicated that Israeli forces would target “important economic centers” linked to Hezbollah, an organization that Israel considers a significant security threat.

The Ghobeiry area, located in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital, is known for its affiliations with Hezbollah, which has been a focal point of Israeli military operations in the region. The airstrikes mark a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, raising concerns about potential retaliatory actions and further instability in the region.

The Lebanese government has yet to
issue an official response to the airstrikes, and it remains unclear what impact these raids may have on the already fragile security situation in Beirut. Observers are closely monitoring the situation for any developments.