Sunday, June 7Sunday, June 7Israel strikes Beirut in retaliation for Hezbollah attacks, risking wider conflict
Israel launched airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut on Sunday, killing at least two people and wounding a dozen, in retaliation for Hezbollah missile attacks on northern Israel earlier in the day. The Israeli military said it targeted a Hezbollah command center in the Dahieh district, a stronghold of the Iran-backed militia, marking the first breach of a fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreed just days ago. The strikes risk escalating tensions with Iran, which has repeatedly warned of a "decisive and painful response" to any Israeli attack on Beirut.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the operation, stating it was a direct response to Hezbollah’s morning barrage, which Israel said it intercepted. Lebanese state media reported the casualties in the densely populated Shia neighborhood, where Israel has long accused Hezbollah of operating military infrastructure. The attack comes despite a partial ceasefire announced last Wednesday, which required Hezbollah to halt cross-border strikes and withdraw forces south of the Litani River. Hezbollah rejected the terms on Thursday, leaving the agreement "on paper" .
Iran’s response was swift. Ebrahim Rezaei, a member of Iran’s parliamentary national security committee, posted on X that Tehran would retaliate, urging followers to "watch the skies" over Israel. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran’s parliament speaker and chief negotiator, echoed the threat, accusing Israel of violating ceasefire agreements and declaring that U.S. and Israeli bases in the region were now "legitimate targets" . The warnings follow Iran’s earlier pledge to launch missile strikes on Israel if Beirut were targeted, raising fears of a wider regional conflict.
The U.S. has so far backed Israel’s right to self-defense while urging restraint. A senior U.S. official told Axios that Washington supports Israel’s actions but emphasized that Hezbollah must halt its attacks to allow the ceasefire to take effect. "Hezbollah has a choice: It can continue fighting a pointless war, or it can finally allow the return of the displaced and the reconstruction of Lebanon," the official said . The White House and State Department declined to comment on Israel’s notification of the strike in advance.
The escalation underscores the fragility of the ceasefire, which was brokered after President Donald Trump intervened to block a larger Israeli offensive last week. Trump publicly rebuked Netanyahu in a profanity-laden call, forcing Israel to scale back its plans. Yet the cycle of retaliation continues, with Netanyahu claiming Hezbollah is "in disarray" and that Israeli forces have killed 350 militants in the past week alone .
Analysts warn that further strikes on Beirut could unravel U.S.-Iran negotiations and trigger a broader conflict. The timing—amid stalled talks and regional instability—heightens the risk of miscalculation. For now, the skies over Israel and Lebanon remain tense, with Iran’s threats hanging over a fragile peace.
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Israel strikes Beirut after Hezbollah attack, risking Iran response Israel struck Beiruts southern suburbs Sunday in retaliation to a Hezbollah missile attack on northern Israel, Israeli officials said.Why it matters: Iran threatened last week to launch a missile attack against Israel if it attacks Beirut, while the U.S. has backed Israels right to self-defence. Such a move could unravel U.S.–Iran negotiations and reignite the war.Israel notified the Trump administration before the strike, a U.S. official and two other sources with knowledge tell Axios."The United States supports Israels right to self-defense and stands with the legitimate Government of Lebanon as it works to deliver a better future for its citizens," a U.S. official tells Axios. Hezbollah "must stop firing immediately and allow these agreements to take effect."Driving the news: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the strike answered Hezbollah missiles fired at northern Israel earlier Sunday, which the Israeli military says it intercepted.Israeli officials said the Beirut strike targeted a Hezbollah command center in Dahieh — a Shia district known as a Hezbollah stronghold. At least two people were killed and a dozen wounded, according to Lebanons state news agency. Threat level: Senior Iranian lawmakers publicly threatened retaliation.Ebrahim Rezaei, a member of the Iranian parliaments national security committee, wrote on X that Iran "will give a decisive and painful response to the Zionist regimes attack on Dahieh."He told followers to "watch the skies" over Israel tonight.Iranian speaker of parliament and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf echoed that.Ghalibaf wrote on X: "They neither adhere to the ceasefire nor believe in dialogue, and with the naval blockade and violation of agreements on Lebanon, they showed that they only understand the language of force. The naval blockade against the Iranian nation and todays U.S. green light to the Zionist regime turn American and regime bases and assets in the region into legitimate targets. Our armed forces are ready as always."Behind the scenes: The Israelis told the Trump administration that Hezbollahs continued attacks on northern Israel violate a ceasefire, giving Israel the right to hit Beirut, the sources told Axios.The Israelis made clear they will continue hitting the Beirut every time Hezbollah launches attacks against northern Israel.The White House and the State Department didnt immediately respond to a request for comment. Catch up quick: On Monday, President Trump put the brakes on Israels plan to launch massive strikes on Beirut in response to Hezbollahs drone and missile strikes.Trump lashed out at Netanyahu in an expletive-laden call.After the call, Trump announced a partial ceasefire that included an Israeli commitment not to attack Beirut in return for Hezbollah stopping attacks on Israeli border towns.On Wednesday, Israel and Lebanon agreed to a full ceasefire, contingent on Hezbollah halting attacks and withdrawing its operatives from the area south of the Litani River in Lebanon.Hezbollah rejected the terms Thursday. Without Hezbollahs agreement, the ceasefire stayed "on paper."What theyre saying: A U.S. official said Hezbollah has a choice: It "can continue fighting a pointless war, or it can finally allow the return of the displaced and the reconstruction of Lebanon.""The terms on the table are fair, have the consent of both sovereign governments, and provide a clear path to end the fighting," the official said. Hezbollah "is exclusively to blame for any continuation of hostilities."The official said the U.S. sees the process as a way to strengthen Lebanons sovereignty while improving Israels security.Editors note: This story was updated to add Iranian officials comments and updated comment from a U.S. source.
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Israel strikes Beirut after Hezbollah attack, risking Iran response Israel struck Beiruts southern suburbs Sunday in retaliation to a Hezbollah missile attack on northern Israel, Israeli officials said.Why it matters: Iran threatened last week to launch a missile attack against Israel if it attacks Beirut. Such a move could unravel U.S.–Iran negotiations and reignite the war.Israel notified the Trump administration before the strike, a U.S. official and two other sources with knowledge tell Axios.Driving the news: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the strike answered Hezbollah missiles fired at northern Israel earlier Sunday, which the Israeli military says it intercepted.Israeli officials said the Beirut strike targeted a Hezbollah command center in Dahieh — a Shia district known as a Hezbollah stronghold. At least two people were killed and a dozen wounded, according to Lebanons state news agency. Threat level: A senior Iranian lawmaker publicly threatened retaliation.Ebrahim Rezaei, a member of the Iranian parliaments national security committee, wrote on X that Iran "will give a decisive and painful response to the Zionist regimes attack on Dahieh."He told followers to "watch the skies" over Israel tonight.Behind the scenes: The Israelis told the Trump administration that Hezbollahs continued attacks on northern Israel violate a ceasefire, giving Israel the right to hit Beirut, the sources told Axios.The Israelis made clear they will continue hitting the Beirut every time Hezbollah launches attacks against northern Israel.The White House and the State Department didnt immediately respond to a request for comment. Catch up quick: On Monday, President Trump put the brakes on Israels plan to launch massive strikes on Beirut in response to Hezbollahs drone and missile strikes.Trump lashed out at Netanyahu in an expletive-laden call.After the call, Trump announced a partial ceasefire that included an Israeli commitment not to attack Beirut in return for Hezbollah stopping attacks on Israeli border towns.On Wednesday, Israel and Lebanon agreed to a full ceasefire, contingent on Hezbollah halting attacks and withdrawing its operatives from the area south of the Litani River in Lebanon.Hezbollah rejected the terms Thursday. Without Hezbollahs agreement, the ceasefire stayed "on paper."
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