World News: In a significant escalation, the Israeli army has confirmed the targeting of a Hezbollah intelligence center located in Beirut. This move comes amid rising tensions in the region, particularly concerning the ongoing conflict with the militant group. Israels military operations are aimed at disrupting Hezbollahs capabilities, which it views as a direct threat to its national security. The assault highlights the volatile situation in Lebanon and Israels continued focus on neutralizing threats from Hezbollah.The first moments of the attack on the Hezbollah communications building in Dahiyah. pic.twitter.com/9VvT2IYyrw— Clash Report (@clashreport) October 3, 2024The recent Israeli airstrike on an apartment in central Beirut killed nine people, marking one of the rare strikes in the Lebanese capital since the escalation of Israels conflict with Hezbollah. Israel has been targeting Hezbollah strongholds since late September, but this attack in Beiruts heart highlights a significant escalation.In response, the Lebanese Army fired back at Israel for the first time in nearly a year. Lebanons Health Minister Firass Abiad reported that 1,974 people, including 127 children, have been killed, with 9,384 others injured in Israeli attacks over the past year. Meanwhile, Lebanons Transport Minister Ali Hamieh emphasized that the countrys border crossings are under strict government monitoring after Israeli allegations that Hezbollah is smuggling weapons through Syrias Masnaa border.
