An Israeli airstrike hit Beirut's southern suburb (Dahiyeh) overnight, targeting Hassan Badir, a Hezbollah official responsible for Palestinian affairs. Lebanese sources reported three dead and seven wounded. The Israeli military claimed Badir worked with Hamas planning attacks and belonged to "Unit 3900" of Hezbollah connected to Iran's Quds Force.
Lebanese officials united in condemning the strike. President Aoun called it a "dangerous warning" of intentions against Lebanon, while Prime Minister Salam and Speaker Berri described it as a "flagrant violation" of UN Resolution 1701.
The attack marks the second strike on Beirut's suburbs in less than a week, following several days of tensions including mystery rocket launches that prompted previous Israeli bombardments. Media analysis suggested Israel's continuation of targeted assassinations puts Hezbollah in an "existential dilemma," forcing them to respond or appear weak.
Hezbollah officially announced the deaths of Ali Hassan Badir and Hassan Ali Badir, scheduling funerals for tomorrow.