The Israeli army confirmed the air strike in southern Beirut, saying it targeted an underground weapons depot
On October 16, the Israel Defense Forces confirmed an airstrike targeting the southern suburb of Dahieh in Beirut, Lebanon, according to a report by the Times of Israel.
In a statement, the military indicated that Israeli Air Force fighter jets carried out the operation under the guidance of intelligence personnel, aiming specifically at a Hezbollah underground weapons storage facility located in Dahieh.
The IDF emphasized that precautions were taken to minimize civilian casualties prior to the attack, which included issuing evacuation orders to residents in the area.
