Israeli Airstrikes Hit Hezbollah Targets in Beirut and Across Lebanon

Israeli military intensified its air campaign against Hezbollah, launching a series of airstrikes in Beirut and across multiple regions of Lebanon. The attacks took place during a rapidly escalating regional conflict following the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, which had heightened tensions between Israel, Iran, and Iranian-aligned groups in the Middle East. Israeli fighter jets conducted strikes in the Lebanese capital Beirut, targeting Hezbollah communications infrastructure. Among the sites hit were the group’s Al-Manar television station and Al-Nour radio station, both widely known as Hezbollah-affiliated media outlets. Additional airstrikes struck the southern suburbs of Beirut, known as Dahieh, which has long been considered a stronghold for Hezbollah. Nearby towns on the outskirts of the capital, including Aramoun and Saadiyat, were also struck during the operations. Reports indicated that at least six people were killed in these areas during the strikes. The Israeli Air Force expanded the campaign beyond Beirut, striking Hezbollah-linked locations across Lebanon. Targets included facilities and suspected operational sites in eastern Lebanon near Baalbek, as well as villages in southern Lebanon believed to be used by Hezbollah fighters and logistics units. The strikes formed part of a broader effort by Israel to disrupt the group’s command, communications, and operational infrastructure as hostilities spread across the region. According to the Lebanese Ministry of Health, the renewed hostilities that began on 02/03/2026 had resulted in at least 50 people killed and 335 injured in Lebanon by 04 March. Additional fatalities were reported following the latest Israeli airstrikes on Beirut and surrounding areas. Emergency services and civil defense teams continued rescue operations in affected neighborhoods after several buildings were damaged. At the same time, the Israeli military issued an “immediate urgent evacuation” warning for residents in South Lebanon, instructing civilians to move north of the Litani River, a boundary frequently referenced in previous security arrangements between Israel and Hezbollah. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) reported that Israeli soldiers had entered several southern border towns, including Kfar Kila, Houla, and Khiam, indicating limited ground movements near the border during the escalation. Hezbollah responded to the Israeli operations by launching drones and missiles toward Israeli territory, targeting military facilities and energy infrastructure. Some of the attempted strikes reportedly aimed at oil and gas installations, highlighting the growing scope of the confrontation as the wider regional conflict involving Iran and Israel intensified.