Strikes in Lebanese capital described as the most severe of conflict so far; 18 reported killed in attack on Gaza mosqueSee all our Middle East crisis coverageIsrael says it successfully intercepted two surface-to-surface missiles launched from Lebanese territory. Sirens were earlier reported between Haifa and Hadera along the coast.The Israeli air force has published a statement about the air strikes on Beirut, which appear to be over for the night. The statement, posted to its X account, is in full below:During the night, Air Force fighter jets under the precise intelligence guidance of the Intelligence Division, carried out a series of targeted attacks throughout Beirut against several munitions warehouses and other terrorist infrastructures in the area. Before the attacks, many steps were taken to reduce the chance of harming those not involved, including advance warnings to the population in the area. The terrorist organization Hezbollah places its weapons and production sites under residential buildings in the heart of Beirut and puts the population in the area at risk. The IDF will continue to attack powerfully, damage and degrade Hezbollah’s military capabilities and infrastructure in Lebanon. Continue reading...
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