On Friday evening, the “Israeli” military launched a series of intense airstrikes targeting the southern suburbs of Beirut – shortly after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech at the United Nations.

 

“A short time ago, the IDF attacked the central headquarters of the terrorist organization Hezbollah, located under residential buildings in the heart of Da'aheh in Beirut,” the IOF claimed in a statement.

 

“As of this time, there is no change in the directives of the Home Front Command. We will update on any changes immediately on the official platforms of the Home Front Command,” the statement added.

 

Reports indicated that ten explosions rocked the suburbs between Burj al-Barajneh and Haret Hreik.

 

Hebrew channel Kan reported that the Israeli military targeted Hezbollah’s headquarters, where most of the surviving Hezbollah leadership are believed to be.

 

The primary target was Hassan Nasrallah, though it remains unconfirmed if he was present at the time – the report added.

 

Hebrew media reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu abruptly left a meeting with journalists in New York as the attack on Beirut's southern suburbs unfolded.

 

Residential buildings in southern Beirut were leveled by the strikes, which resulted in a large number of casualties – per Roya’s correspondent.

 

Further developments:

 

-  British Embassy in Beirut urges its citizens to leave Lebanon immediately

 

- “Israeli” Army Radio: Intelligence indicates the assassination attempt on Hassan Nasrallah was successful.

 

- “Israel” opens shelters nationwide.

 

- “Israeli” Army Radio: Intelligence indicates the assassination attempt on Hassan Nasrallah was successful.

 

- Hebrew Channel 12: The attack on Hezbollah’s command center and the assassination attempt on Nasrallah were planned well in advance.

 

- Hebrew Channel 12: The military was waiting for an opportunity when senior Hezbollah leaders gathered.

 

- Hebrew Channel 12: The army received intelligence about the presence of senior Hezbollah leaders, including Nasrallah, at the targeted location.

 

- Iranian Embassy in Beirut: The crime by the occupation represents a serious escalation that changes the rules of the game

 

- Hebrew Media: Assessments suggest that Hassan Nasrallah was injured in the attack.

 

- Reuters, citing a source in Hezbollah: The head of Hezbollah’s Executive Council, Hashem Safi al-Din, is alive.

 

- All “Israeli” embassies worldwide are on heightened alert; fearing a response by Hezbollah following the “Israeli” strike on its headquarters in Dahieh, Beirut.

 

- Hebrew Channel 12 reported that the increased security measures at the embassies were a “precaution”.

 

- United Nations: We are deeply concerned about the airstrikes on the densely populated southern suburbs of Beirut.

 

- “Israeli” Media: Netanyahu gave the green light for the strike before his speech at the United Nations.

 

- “Israeli” Media: Speculation is growing that Hassan Nasrallah was injured.

 

- “Israeli” Media: Military plans are in place, some of which may be implemented within days or even hours.

 

- Roya Correspondent: Heavy machinery arrives in Beirut's southern suburbs to clear the rubble.

 

- Reuters, citing a source close to Hezbollah: Hassan Nasrallah is alive.

 

- Hebrew news outlet Haaretz: Hassan Nasrallah survived the assassination attempt.

 

- Hebrew media reported that bomb shelters were ordered open in Tel Aviv and other cities.

 

- Six buildings were hit during the strikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut.

 

- Israel’s security forces are on high alert, anticipating a heavy rocket barrage from Hezbollah.

 

- The Israeli military is investigating whether Nasrallah was present at the targeted location, according to Channel 12.