Several attacks on southern Beirut – reports of Hezbollah leaders being targeted

The IDF said it carried out a “precision attack” against a Hezbollah headquarters in the capital.

In a televised speech, Israeli army spokesman Daniel Hagari said the command center was located under residential buildings in the densely populated suburb of Dahiya, which is described as a strong Hezbollah stronghold.

According to Lebanese media, several high-rise buildings were razed in connection with the attack that occurred on Friday evening.

Details: The leader of Hezbollah was targeted in the attack

Meanwhile, the Israeli military warns that more attacks are expected in southern Beirut overnight into Saturday. The Israeli army said in a statement that it was carrying out “targeted attacks” against Hezbollah weapons depots.

An IDF spokesperson called for the evacuation of selected buildings in southern Beirut in a post dated X.

An Israeli official told several media outlets that Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah was the intended target in the first attack. At the same time, Hezbollah sources in turn indicate that Hassan Nasrallah is in a good position.

The strongest attack in a long time

At least six people were killed, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. Friday's bombings are described as the most powerful in a very long time. Explosions reportedly shook windows and homes about 30 kilometers north of Beirut.

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati said that Israel's actions show that it “does not care” about attempts to reach a ceasefire, Reuters reported.

The Iranian embassy in Lebanon wrote on the X website that the attack represented a dangerous escalation in which the perpetrator would “receive appropriate punishment.”

American security sources said earlier on Friday that the United States had not received information before the attack began, according to CNN.

Netanyahu delivers a speech before the United Nations General Assembly

The Israeli attacks occurred shortly after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a speech before the United Nations General Assembly.

After the attack, Netanyahu's staff announced that he would cancel his UN visit to the United States and return to Israel.

Correction: SVT previously wrote that the Iranian embassy was hit in the attack, and it must be true that it was Hezbollah headquarters that was hit in the attack.