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IDF Strikes Beirut in Retaliation for Hezbollah Missile Attack

3/2/2026

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The Israel Defense Forces conducted extensive airstrikes on Beirut and southern Lebanon after Hezbollah missiles.
They described the actions as retaliation for the death of Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The IDF issued evacuation orders for nearly 50 villages in Lebanon, urging residents to stay 1,000 meters away from strike zones.
The escalation followed Hezbollah's missile launch early Monday.

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The Israel Defense Forces conducted extensive airstrikes on Beirut and southern Lebanon after Hezbollah missiles.
They described the actions as retaliation for the death of Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The IDF issued evacuation orders for nearly 50 villages in Lebanon, urging residents to stay 1,000 meters away from strike zones.
The escalation followed Hezbollah's missile launch early Monday.