Israeli forces have launched airstrikes on the Lebanese capital, Beirut, targeting a senior official in the Hezbollah organization, according to reports from CNN. The strikes on Thursday evening were said to have been aimed at killing Hussein al-Wajaji, though it is unclear if he was hit in the attack.
Hezbollah is a Lebanese Shiite militant and political organization that Israel views as a terrorist group. The organization has been involved in conflicts with Israel for decades, including a month-long war in 2006 that resulted in thousands of deaths.
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said the airstrikes were a response to recent rocket attacks launched from Lebanon towards Israel. The rocket attacks were reportedly a retaliation for an Israeli airstrike in Syria that killed a Hezbollah commander.
The Lebanese government condemned the Israeli airstrikes, warning of the dangerous consequences of escalating tensions in the region. The Lebanese Foreign Minister called on the United Nations to intervene and prevent further aggression between the two countries.
Hezbollah has not commented on the airstrikes or confirmed whether al-Wajaji was the target. The organization has been a key player in Lebanese politics, with members serving in the country’s parliament and government.
The latest strikes on Beirut come amid heightened tensions in the region, as Israel continues to carry out targeted attacks on Hezbollah operatives in Syria and Lebanon. The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah remains a constant threat to stability in the Middle East, with both sides showing little sign of backing down.
As the situation escalates, the international community is closely watching to see if further violence erupts between the two longtime enemies. Israel’s targeting of Hezbollah in Beirut is likely to have far-reaching implications for the already fragile peace in the region.
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