Israeli Strikes Hit Beirut Despite Ceasefire Agreement
May 8, 2026 • Al Jazeera
Israel Conducts Airstrike on Beirut’s Southern Suburbs
Airstrikes were carried out by Israel in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, on [date]. The strikes occurred despite a ceasefire agreement brokered by the US on April 16.
According to reports, one senior commander from Hezbollah was killed as a result of the airstrike. The incident has been described as a targeted attack.
The Israeli military has not released an official statement confirming the airstrikes or providing further details about the operation.
Local residents in the affected area have reported hearing explosions and seeing smoke rising into the air. Emergency services are on the scene, but no further information is available at this time.
The ceasefire agreement, which was reached on April 16, aimed to reduce tensions between Israel and Lebanon’s militant group Hezbollah. However, it appears that the agreement has not held firm, as Israel has carried out its first airstrike in Beirut’s southern suburbs since the agreement was reached.
Details about the circumstances surrounding the airstrike are limited at this time. The incident is being investigated by local authorities.
Source: Al Jazeera