Israeli retaliatory strikes rock Lebanon after Hezbollah attack

Israel has launched new air strikes on Lebanon’s capital of Beirut after Hezbollah fired rockets across the border in retaliation for the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

2 Mar, 15:23 — 2 Mar, 15:58

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Why this matters

This event signifies a dangerous escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, potentially drawing in regional powers like Iran. The targeting of Beirut's capital could lead to further instability and a wider conflict in the Middle East.

Key entitiesIsrael Hezbollah Ali Khamenei Lebanon Beirut

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What sources agree on

Israel launched retaliatory air strikes on Lebanon
Beirut was affected by explosions
The Israeli strikes followed a Hezbollah rocket attack

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Israel launched new air strikes on Lebanon’s capital of Beirut

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Hezbollah fired rockets across the border

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Hezbollah's rocket attack was in retaliation for the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

unverified·The Independent

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The Hezbollah attack was in retaliation for the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

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Spectrum spread— 2/5 buckets covered8/33

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The IndependentMostly Factual160d ago