World · 2 March 2026

Israel strikes Beirut, killing senior Hezbollah officers

IDF Spokesperson's Unit photographer via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Israel carried out heavy airstrikes on Hezbollah-controlled southern Beirut suburbs on Monday. Residents heard about a dozen blasts at 3 am as Israel hit three locations. Israel stated the strikes killed several senior Hezbollah officers in Dahieh, a Beirut suburb. These attacks followed Hezbollah's launch of missiles and drones towards Israel.

By BriefTea Editorial · 2 March 2026 at 5:47

Reported by Guardian · How we write briefs

Get the app

More briefs

WorldUK police re-arrest pair on suspicion of helping Iranian intelligence over RAF Fairford incident WorldEU trade chief says UK must pay towards poorer EU regions WorldRyanair CEO calls EU chief Ursula von der Leyen 'useless' over flight taxes WorldChina sends ships to monitor US warship near disputed South China Sea shoal SportsTennis Star Elina Svitolina Splits From Husband Gael Monfils PoliticsSultan of Oman Begins First UK State Visit in 44 Years More world stories → Browse all stories →