Israel’s military launched airstrikes targeting Hezbollah infrastructure in the southern suburbs of Beirut, according to a statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office. The strikes were a direct response to earlier Hezbollah rocket fire into Israel. Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant authorized the operation. The statement did not detail the specific targets hit, but confirmed the operation’s retaliatory nature. This exchange represents a significant escalation in ongoing tensions between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah. Further details are emerging as the situation develops, with potential for continued conflict. The strikes occurred in a densely populated area of Beirut.