By — Bassem Mroue, Associated Press Bassem Mroue, Associated Press By — Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/israel-says-it-struck-hezbollah-commander-in-beirut-accused-in-rocket-attack-that-killed-12-children-and-teens Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Israel says it struck Hezbollah commander in Beirut accused in rocket attack that killed 12 children and teens World Jul 30, 2024 1:41 PM EDT TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Israeli military said Tuesday it carried out a strike on Beirut targeting the militant commander allegedly behind the deaths of 12 children and teens in a rocket attack on the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights over the weekend. Israel has blamed the rocket attack on the Hezbollah militant group, which has denied any role in the attack A Hezbollah official and the group’s TV station said that an Israeli airstrike hit Hezbollah’s stronghold south of Beirut on Tuesday evening, causing damage. READ MORE: A strike on Golan Heights killed 12 youths. Could that spark war between Israel and Hezbollah? The airstrike on Beirut’s southern suburb of Haret Hreik damaged several buildings but it was not immediately clear if any Hezbollah official was targeted, the Hezbollah official said on condition of anonymity in line with regulations. Bassem Mroue reported from Beirut, Lebanon. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Bassem Mroue, Associated Press Bassem Mroue, Associated Press By — Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Israeli military said Tuesday it carried out a strike on Beirut targeting the militant commander allegedly behind the deaths of 12 children and teens in a rocket attack on the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights over the weekend. Israel has blamed the rocket attack on the Hezbollah militant group, which has denied any role in the attack A Hezbollah official and the group’s TV station said that an Israeli airstrike hit Hezbollah’s stronghold south of Beirut on Tuesday evening, causing damage. READ MORE: A strike on Golan Heights killed 12 youths. Could that spark war between Israel and Hezbollah? The airstrike on Beirut’s southern suburb of Haret Hreik damaged several buildings but it was not immediately clear if any Hezbollah official was targeted, the Hezbollah official said on condition of anonymity in line with regulations. Bassem Mroue reported from Beirut, Lebanon. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now