Israel launched a major attack on Hezbollah positions in Beirut, Lebanon on March 2, 2026. Airstrikes targeted multiple locations and key commanders.
Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz said the strikes successfully hit Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem in Beirut. He added that Prime Minister Netanyahu instructed the army to act with full force.
Earlier, an Israeli army spokesperson said a major target in Beirut was hit with precision. Katz noted that more details would be released later.
Hezbollah has not confirmed or denied the attack on Naim Qassem. However, sources close to the group said security has been tightened in Beirut and other areas of Lebanon.
At the same time, the Palestinian group Islamic Jihad reported that 41-year-old commander Adham Al-Othman and his companions were killed in Beirut. Al-Othman was a commander of the Al-Quds Brigades on the Lebanese front.
Israel said its forces targeted over 70 Hezbollah sites across Lebanon. Experts warn this Hezbollah attack could escalate tensions in the region.
The international community is closely watching the situation. The attack in Beirut, Lebanon signals a major escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
