IDF Strikes Beirut After Attack in Golan Heights
- The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducted an airstrike in Beirut targeting the commander linked to the killing of children in Majdal Shams.
- This military action follows a recent attack in the Golan Heights, heightening tensions in the region.
- Such incidents often exacerbate conflict and lead to tragic outcomes for civilians.
On July 30, 2024, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducted an airstrike in a southern suburb of Beirut, aiming at Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr, also known as Hajj Mohsen. The IDF stated that the strike was a response to an attack last week on the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, which resulted in the deaths of 12 young individuals. The fate of Shukr following the airstrike remains uncertain, as reports have not been independently verified. Hezbollah's media outlet, Al Manar, reported that the airstrike targeted a building in the Haret Hreik area, a known Hezbollah stronghold, leading to its collapse. The station claimed that the attack resulted in two fatalities and at least ten injuries. Emergency personnel at Bahman Hospital confirmed that a woman was killed and 17 others were injured, including six children, with two in critical condition. The Lebanese Red Cross also reported multiple casualties and over 20 injuries from the incident. The airstrike marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, as it is the first time Israel has targeted Beirut since the 2006 war with Hezbollah. The IDF characterized the attack on Majdal Shams, which occurred shortly before the airstrike, as the deadliest civilian strike in Israeli territory since October 7, further heightening tensions in the region. Israeli military officials have indicated that the situation may be approaching a point of all-out war against Hezbollah, reflecting the increasing volatility in the area.