Israel carried out an air strike on Dahiyeh, the southern suburbs of Beirut and a stronghold of Hezbollah , targeting a commander of the group’s elite Radwan force, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Wednesday. The strike was the first to hit Beirut’s southern suburbs since a ceasefire took effect on April 16, Reuters reported. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz said the targeted unit had been involved in attacks on Israeli civilians and soldiers, describing the operation as part of efforts to counter ongoing threats. There was no immediate confirma

Israel carried out an air strike on Dahiyeh, the southern suburbs of Beirut and a stronghold of Hezbollah, targeting a commander of the group’s elite Radwan force, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Wednesday.

The strike was the first to hit Beirut’s southern suburbs since a ceasefire took effect on April 16, Reuters reported.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz said the targeted unit had been involved in attacks on Israeli civilians and soldiers, describing the operation as part of efforts to counter ongoing threats.

There was no immediate confirmation from Hezbollah on the identity or fate of the commander. Casualties and the extent of damage were not immediately clear, and the outcome of the strike was not immediately confirmed.

Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati condemned the strike in a statement, calling it a violation of Lebanese sovereignty and the ceasefire arrangements.

The Israeli military said it continues to respond to threats from Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon, while Hezbollah said in previous statements reported by Reuters that Israel had repeatedly violated ceasefire terms.

The development comes amid broader regional tensions linked to indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran, where de-escalation along the Israel-Lebanon frontier has been a key issue.

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