March 29, 2025 (EIRNS)—Israel launched a strike on a suburb of the Lebanese capital on March 28, the first such attack on Beirut since late last year, when Hezbollah and Israel agreed to a ceasefire that ended months of deadly fighting. Israel also conducted strikes on more than 10 Lebanese towns and villages in the country’s south and east March 28, attacks that continued into the night, according to Lebanese state media, reported the Washington Post. Lebanon’s health ministry said 5 people were killed and 20 injured by the strikes. No toll was given for Beirut, where rescue teams continued to search the rubble.
Israel claimed the bombing was in retaliation for rockets fired by Hezbollah (which denies the claim) into Israel on Friday, March 28. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned the attacks would continue. “I send a clear message from here to the Lebanese government: If you do not enforce the ceasefire agreement—we will,” he said.
