Israel Strikes Beirut After Hezbollah Missile Attack
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- Israel launched a barrage of strikes on Beirut on March 2, 2026, after Hezbollah fired missiles across the border.
- Hezbollah fired missiles into Israel, saying they were retaliation for the killing of Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei and for repeated Israeli aggressions.
- Israeli military intercepted one projectile and reported that several others fell in open areas, with no injuries or damage.
- Hezbollah supporters gathered in Beirut’s southern suburbs to mourn Khamenei, chanting anti‑American and anti‑Israeli slogans.
- News outlets such as The New York Times, BBC, India Today, Axios, and Globe and Mail reported the incident, highlighting ongoing ceasefire violations.
Why it matters: Lebanon’s civilians face heightened danger, Israel seeks to deter Hezbollah, and the escalation undermines the fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire, increasing the chance of a wider West Asian conflict.
