Middle East Latest: Israel Strikes Beirut Amid Rocket Attacks and Rising Tensions
On March 28, 2025, Israel struck Beirut in response to rocket fire from Lebanon, targeting a Hezbollah drone facility amidst rising tensions under a fragile ceasefire. International leaders have since expressed deep concern over the escalating regional conflict.
Published on March 29, 2025
On Friday, March 28, 2025, Israel conducted its first significant airstrike on Beirut’s southern suburbs since the ceasefire with Hezbollah. The attack targeted a Hezbollah drone storage facility following rocket fire from Lebanon into northern Israel, triggering an evacuation order and drawing sharp international concern. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu warned of further strikes if the provocations continue.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned the assault and called for international intervention, while figures like French President Emmanuel Macron also decried the action, emphasizing the need for renewed peace efforts. The incident, which comes amid a fragile ceasefire brokered in November, has inflamed regional tensions and underscores the complex security challenges across the Middle East, with additional incidents reported in Gaza and the West Bank.