Israeli Air Offensive Targets Hezbollah Infrastructure in Beirut
The Israeli military launched a series of airstrikes against Hezbollah-linked infrastructure in Beirut, including the destruction of a strategic bridge in eastern Lebanon to disrupt transit. Parallel strikes in the southern Lebanese towns of Habboûch and al-Hawsh killed two girls and injured approximately 40 civilians. One Israeli soldier was also reported killed in action during the exchange. The Israeli military stated the operation aimed to prevent Hezbollah forces from mobilizing toward the border.