- Israeli jets targeted central Beirut and southern suburbs in unannounced strikes that killed at least 10 people and injured 27
- Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed the destruction of river bridges to prevent Hezbollah from using state infrastructure for militant reinforcements
- The IDF reported the assassination of Hezbollah intelligence chief Hussain Makled during the targeted operations in the capital
- Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned the escalation as a threat to national security while the conflict displaced over 1.2 million people
- Market reactions included a surge in global oil prices following threats to regional energy infrastructure and the Strait of Hormuz
Israeli military escalates strikes on infrastructure in Beirut and southern Lebanon
Apr 3, 2026, 2:49:18 PM UTC(1 day ago)
Impact: High
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From:@DeItaone
ISRAELI MILITARY SAYS IT HAS BEGUN STRIKING INFRASTRUCTURE IN BEIRUT