Israel struck Beirut, targeting the head of Hezbollah’s staff for the first time in several months.

Israel carried out a targeted strike on Beirut, aiming at the Hezbollah headquarters. The information was confirmed by the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, noting that the operation was directed against the leadership of the group. The target of the attack was Tabatabai — the de facto head of the Hezbollah headquarters and the second figure in the organization after Naim Qassem.

International Reaction and the US Position

American officials clarified that Washington was not informed in advance about the exact time and place of the operation, although it understood that Israel was preparing to expand actions against targets in Lebanon. This format of communication underscores the complexity of coordination between allies in the rapidly changing regional dynamics.

Meanwhile, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called on the international community to intervene to stop new strikes. He emphasized the need for immediate steps to protect the civilian population and prevent further escalation.

Consequences for Civilians in Lebanon

According to the Lebanese Ministry of Health, one person was killed and at least 21 were injured as a result of the strike. This episode once again demonstrates how vulnerable the civilian sector remains in the conditions of constant military actions, and how high the risk is for residents of regions located near Hezbollah facilities.

Background of the Conflict: Escalation Continues

The end of March became another point of escalation: Israeli Air Force attacked a building in the southern areas of Beirut, where, according to Israel, a drone warehouse belonging to Hezbollah and operating with Iranian support was located. The current strike on the group’s headquarters shows that the tension is far from subsiding — on the contrary, each action triggers a new wave of retaliatory steps and statements.

In such a situation, the role of international players becomes decisive: they are the ones capable of influencing the overall balance of power, restraining further escalation, and possibly creating space for diplomacy if the window of opportunity still remains.

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