Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu orders new Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah in Beirut’s southern suburbs, known as Dahieh (Dahiyeh), according to multiple reports. The decision comes as Israeli ground forces push further into Lebanon and as Israel continues heavy bombardment of southern Lebanon. France 24 reports strikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut on Monday, following Israel’s ground forces reaching their deepest position in Lebanon in 26 years. Reuters, cited by Al-Monitor and other outlets, says Netanyahu directs the military to attack targets in Dahieh, a Hezbollah stronghold.
Meanwhile, BBC reports Netanyahu states Dahieh will be targeted in response to attacks on Israeli civilians, and also says Israel will intensify strikes against Hezbollah. Al-Monitor adds that intensified airstrikes continue in southern Lebanon as Israeli far-right ministers call for escalation. In parallel, Al-Monitor reports US-led diplomatic engagement in Washington, where delegations from both Israel and Lebanon meet for security talks, while the Lebanese president emphasizes efforts to reach a ceasefire during a call with the US secretary of state.
